Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Travel

Jobtome; South Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO).

The position offers base pay across GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades with potential promotion to GS-11/GS-12 and substantial benefits including health, leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan. In this role, you will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and vehicles, and determine admissibility for entry to the United States.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4 or any combination of education/experience.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate study or combination of education and experience.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or higher education or combination thereof.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & enforcement

Interviewing & questioning

Risk assessment

Self-defense basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO).

The position offers base pay across GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades with potential promotion to GS-11/GS-12 and substantial benefits including health, leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan. In this role, you will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and vehicles, and determine admissibility for entry to the United States.