Border Security Inspector: Trade & Immigration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000

Federal benefits (health, retirement,

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is recruiting for a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) in the United States. The position covers enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, along with inspections of people and vehicles to determine admissibility and the proper processing of travelers and cargo.

Opportunities span entry to mid-level career tracks (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with potential advancement and competitive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience or a bachelor’s degree/substitution.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or relevant graduate education

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Detain or question individuals as part of enforcement actions.
• Coordinate with other federal agencies as needed.

Skills

People skills

Inspection experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is recruiting for a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) in the United States. The position covers enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, along with inspections of people and vehicles to determine admissibility and the proper processing of travelers and cargo.

Opportunities span entry to mid-level career tracks (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with potential advancement and competitive federal benefits.