Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome invites applicants to join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO). The role spans entry to mid-level grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with potential for advancement to GS-11/12, offering base pay plus federal benefits and retirement plans.

Duties include enforcing customs and immigration laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility. Prioritized duty locations and competitive overtime are part of the package.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 or equivalent.
• Education substitution: a conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of Experience and Education: a combination of general experience AND successfully completed college education.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Skills

General experience

Specialized experience

Experience requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Jobtome invites applicants to join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO). The role spans entry to mid-level grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with potential for advancement to GS-11/12, offering base pay plus federal benefits and retirement plans.

Duties include enforcing customs and immigration laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility. Prioritized duty locations and competitive overtime are part of the package.