Experienced CBP Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Bancroft (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9). Positions include inspections and enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws with opportunities for promotions to higher grades.

Starting salaries range broadly with overtime eligibility and comprehensive federal benefits. Recruitment incentives may apply for prioritized duty locations, with additional incentives per year and contract terms.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education alternatives.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience at next lower grade or advanced degrees.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals, documents, and goods at entry points.
• Determine admissibility of entrants and prevent illegal entry or smuggling.
• Protect the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Perform primary inspections and apply laws and regulations.

Skills

CBP laws knowledge

Rapid judgment

Risk assessment

Interrogation and search

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9). Positions include inspections and enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws with opportunities for promotions to higher grades.

Starting salaries range broadly with overtime eligibility and comprehensive federal benefits. Recruitment incentives may apply for prioritized duty locations, with additional incentives per year and contract terms.