Border Security & Trade Enforcement Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Saint Albans Town (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce laws across borders and protect the United States. The role offers placement at multiple duty locations with competitive federal benefits and potential recruitment incentives.

Salary ranges from GS-5 to GS-12 levels with annual base pay and overtime opportunities; comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans are included, along with Thrift Savings Plan and generous leave.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience or 1 year equivalent to GS-4; or a bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including inspecting persons, documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.

Skills

General experience

Specialized experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

4-year course leading to a bachelor's

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce laws across borders and protect the United States. The role offers placement at multiple duty locations with competitive federal benefits and potential recruitment incentives.

Salary ranges from GS-5 to GS-12 levels with annual base pay and overtime opportunities; comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans are included, along with Thrift Savings Plan and generous leave.