Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Green Corners (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to help secure borders and enforce immigration, customs and agricultural laws.

The role covers inspections, evaluating admissibility, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade at various entry points. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package, plus recruitment incentives.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience or education substituting a bachelor's degree.
• GS-7 requires specialized experience or graduate education, or a combination.
• GS-9 requires higher level experience or education, or a combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing the flow of 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 contraband.

Skills

CBP regulations knowledge

Inspection procedures

Legal compliance

Communication and judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to help secure borders and enforce immigration, customs and agricultural laws.

The role covers inspections, evaluating admissibility, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade at various entry points. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package, plus recruitment incentives.