Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Travel

Customs and Border Protection; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce border-related laws and protect security. The role covers inspections, entry determinations, and responsibilities across multiple duty locations with potential promotions to higher GS grades.

The position offers federal benefits, overtime opportunities, and a retirement plan. Applicants must meet citizenship, residency, and education requirements and complete training at the Federal Law

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor's degree, or combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6, plus related capabilities.
• GS-9: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8, plus KSAOs and education options.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for compliance and risk.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent smuggling and illicit transportation of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Law enforcement

Inspection skills

Detaining skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce border-related laws and protect security. The role covers inspections, entry determinations, and responsibilities across multiple duty locations with potential promotions to higher GS grades.

The position offers federal benefits, overtime opportunities, and a retirement plan. Applicants must meet citizenship, residency, and education requirements and complete training at the Federal Law