Entry-Level Border Protection Officer: Immigration & Trade

Jobtome; Town of Lyonsdale (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce immigration, customs and agriculture laws and ensure secure borders. The role includes inspecting people and conveyances and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Positions range from entry to mid-level with potential for advancement. Comprehensive federal benefits, retirement plans, and recruitment incentives are offered, with prioritized duty locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or a combination thereof.
• GS-9 requires a minimum of 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or higher education, or a combination of both.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband.

Skills

CBP knowledge

LE procedures

Rapid judgment

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce immigration, customs and agriculture laws and ensure secure borders. The role includes inspecting people and conveyances and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Positions range from entry to mid-level with potential for advancement. Comprehensive federal benefits, retirement plans, and recruitment incentives are offered, with prioritized duty locations nationwide.