Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave and sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to safeguard the nation's borders and enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.

Positions range from entry to mid-level with potential for advancement and attractive federal benefits. Compensation varies by GS grade ($41,863–$127,464 annually) with overtime eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4 or education substitution.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or combined education/experience.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or master’s degree or combination thereof.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regs.
• Ensuring flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Judgment & decision making

Inspections & questioning

Interviews in law enforcement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to safeguard the nation's borders and enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.

Positions range from entry to mid-level with potential for advancement and attractive federal benefits. Compensation varies by GS grade ($41,863–$127,464 annually) with overtime eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.