Border Security & Trade Inspector

Jobtome; Clare (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 recruitment incentive (3

Up to $15,000 recruitment incentive (4

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple duty locations.

Typical duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting persons and vehicles, and assessing admissibility for entry into the United States. The position offers base pay across GS levels with potential for overtime, comprehensive federal benefits, and a recruitment incentive program of up to $15,000 per year under a multi-year service

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 grade eligibility based on general or specialized experience or education as described in the announcement.
• Education Substitution: a conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of Experience and Education; evaluated via resume and transcripts.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required to apply.
• Residency: primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age restriction applies under Public Law 100-238; veterans’ preference may apply.
• Formal training: after hire, 103 days at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA; completion required.
• Some duty locations may require a Spanish training program.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing unlawful entry and smuggling of illegal goods and contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple duty locations.

Typical duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting persons and vehicles, and assessing admissibility for entry into the United States. The position offers base pay across GS levels with potential for overtime, comprehensive federal benefits, and a recruitment incentive program of up to $15,000 per year under a multi-year service