Border Security Officer: Enforce Trade & Travel

Jobtome; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across GS-5 to GS-12 levels. Responsibilities include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and ensuring lawful entry while preventing smuggling.

Expect federal employee benefits and potential recruitment incentives. Starting salaries vary by grade, with overtime eligibility and a broad set of location options.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• GS-5/7/9 qualifications allow education substitution or combined experience.
• Ability to perform inspections, detections, and enforcement across borders.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling while promoting legitimate travel and trade.
• Coordinate with other agencies to ensure border security and safety.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Interviewing skills

Observation & risk assessment

Detention & arrest procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across GS-5 to GS-12 levels. Responsibilities include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and ensuring lawful entry while preventing smuggling.

Expect federal employee benefits and potential recruitment incentives. Starting salaries vary by grade, with overtime eligibility and a broad set of location options.