CBP Officer: Guard Borders & Enforce Trade

Jobtome; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). Roles involve enforcing border, immigration, and trade laws, inspecting persons and goods, and determining admissibility at U.S.

entry points. Training, benefits, and a strong compensation package accompany the positions. Positions span GS-5 to GS-9/12 levels with potential for overtime and a Thrift Savings Plan retirement.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or Bachelor's degree
• GS-7 requires specialized experience or graduate education as substitute
• GS-9 requires higher-level education/experience combinations

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel
• Identify and deter illegal entry of persons and contraband

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Judgment and decision-making

Observation and interviewing

Negotiation and conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). Roles involve enforcing border, immigration, and trade laws, inspecting persons and goods, and determining admissibility at U.S.

entry points. Training, benefits, and a strong compensation package accompany the positions. Positions span GS-5 to GS-9/12 levels with potential for overtime and a Thrift Savings Plan retirement.