Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid annual leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-11 and GS-12. The annual base salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464, with overtime eligibility up to $45,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Recruitment incentives may be offered to select prioritized locations. Locations include multiple duty stations nationwide, with priority incentives and detailed location lists.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience, 1 year at GS-4 or education substitution.
• Education substitution: conferred bachelor's degree in any field.
• Combination of experience and education acceptable for qualification.

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 entering the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws and procedures

Inspection & screening

Rapid judgment & decision making

Detaining and enforcing regulations

Observational analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-11 and GS-12. The annual base salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464, with overtime eligibility up to $45,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Recruitment incentives may be offered to select prioritized locations. Locations include multiple duty stations nationwide, with priority incentives and detailed location lists.