Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Union City (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer to enforce customs, immigration and related laws at designated U.S. ports and locations.

The role covers inspecting individuals and conveyances, determining admissibility and safeguarding borders, with multiple GS-grade salary levels and strong federal benefits. Training leads to promotion potential and stable public service.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 level, or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience.
• Combination of experience and education may be considered.

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

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer to enforce customs, immigration and related laws at designated U.S. ports and locations.

The role covers inspecting individuals and conveyances, determining admissibility and safeguarding borders, with multiple GS-grade salary levels and strong federal benefits. Training leads to promotion potential and stable public service.