Entry-Level Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Travel

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at various GS grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9).

The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States. The position offers competitive base pay, potential overtime, comprehensive federal benefits, and a recruitment incentive program with prioritized duty locations across multiple states.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience, 1 year at the GS-4 level, or a conferred bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7 requires specialized experience or graduate education substitutes.
• GS-9 can be a combination of experience and education with advanced qualifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Inspection & questioning

Detention & arrest

Risk assessment

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at various GS grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9).

The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States. The position offers competitive base pay, potential overtime, comprehensive federal benefits, and a recruitment incentive program with prioritized duty locations across multiple states.