Border Security Officer: Enforce Trade & Travel

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers challenging career opportunities as a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO). Positions at GS-5, GS-7 and GS-9 levels provide base pay with potential overtime and generous federal benefits.

Selected CBPOs may be assigned to prioritized duty locations within the United States, with eligibility for retirement and extensive training. This role requires handling inspections, enforcing laws, and safeguarding national borders.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3+ years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or combination.
• GS-7: 1+ year specialized experience at the next lower grade, or higher education substitutions.
• GS-9: 1+ year specialized experience at the next lower grade, or higher grad education substitution.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances and determine admissibility for entry.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband; ensure lawful travel and trade.

Skills

CBP laws and regulations knowledge

Judgment & decision-making under压力

Interviewing suspects

Education

GS-5 education/experience substitutions

GS-7 education/experience substitutions

GS-9 education/experience substitutions

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers challenging career opportunities as a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO). Positions at GS-5, GS-7 and GS-9 levels provide base pay with potential overtime and generous federal benefits.

Selected CBPOs may be assigned to prioritized duty locations within the United States, with eligibility for retirement and extensive training. This role requires handling inspections, enforcing laws, and safeguarding national borders.