Border Protection Officer — Secure Borders & Trade

Adzuna; Town of Harrietstown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Paid time off (annual leave & sick)**

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified applicants for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) positions. Roles include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and goods, and deciding entry admissibility at U.S. borders. The work supports national security and trade integrity.

Selections will be at GS-5/7/9 levels with growth potential to GS-11/12. Starting salaries range based on grade, with overtime and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with the public and handling diverse situations.
• Ability to learn and apply a body of facts quickly and accurately.
• Aptitude for applying laws and regulations during inspections.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at ports of entry.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.
• Ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel across borders.

Skills

People skills

Learning ability

Observational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate education substitution

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified applicants for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) positions. Roles include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and goods, and deciding entry admissibility at U.S. borders. The work supports national security and trade integrity.

Selections will be at GS-5/7/9 levels with growth potential to GS-11/12. Starting salaries range based on grade, with overtime and a comprehensive benefits package.