Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Roland Township (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Thrift Savings Plan retirement

Paid annual and sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection seeks CBPO to enforce immigration, customs and agriculture laws at U.S. borders. Duties include inspections, admission determinations and ensuring lawful travel and trade.

Positions span GS-5 to GS-12 with promotion potential; starting salaries vary by grade. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package are available to selected applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years general experience, 1 year at GS-4 level or equivalent.
• Education substitution: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of experience and education as applicable.

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 the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Border inspections

Public safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection seeks CBPO to enforce immigration, customs and agriculture laws at U.S. borders. Duties include inspections, admission determinations and ensuring lawful travel and trade.

Positions span GS-5 to GS-12 with promotion potential; starting salaries vary by grade. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package are available to selected applicants.