Customs & Border Protection Officer: Protect Borders & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Montana; On-site; USD 41,863 - 112,415; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and help ensure lawful entry and border security.

Duty locations span nationwide, with recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year for specific sites and overtime potential. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship and residency requirements, with clear advancement paths within the CBP. Benefits include health insurance and annual leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of full-time general work experience demonstrating ability to interact with people and learn a body of facts.
• A bachelor’s degree or completion of a four-year course of study in any field.
• Combination of college education and general work experience may satisfy the requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four-year degree or course of study

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and help ensure lawful entry and border security.

Duty locations span nationwide, with recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year for specific sites and overtime potential. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship and residency requirements, with clear advancement paths within the CBP. Benefits include health insurance and annual leave.