Elite CBP Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Bethlehem (Northampton County); 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 a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to help secure the nation’s borders. The role spans enforcing laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry.

It is a full‑time federal position with strong benefits and the potential for incentives based on location. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with promotion potential to higher grades.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 qualification requires 3 years general experience or education substitution.
• Education substitution may be a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Combination of experience and education is acceptable for GS-5/7/9 levels.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing 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 of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Regulatory enforcement

Inspection techniques

Judgment and decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to help secure the nation’s borders. The role spans enforcing laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry.

It is a full‑time federal position with strong benefits and the potential for incentives based on location. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with promotion potential to higher grades.