Customs & Border Protection Officer — Secure Borders & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Vanceboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce laws and regulate entry at federal borders. The role covers immigration, customs and agricultural safeguards, with a pathway from entry to advanced levels.

Employment includes competitive base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan. Incentives are detailed for prioritized locations and contract terms.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires either 3 years general experience (1 year at GS-4) or a conferred bachelor's degree, or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, including inspecting persons, documents or goods for criminal activity and applying laws.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

People interaction

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce laws and regulate entry at federal borders. The role covers immigration, customs and agricultural safeguards, with a pathway from entry to advanced levels.

Employment includes competitive base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan. Incentives are detailed for prioritized locations and contract terms.