Federal Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; East Berkshire (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 join one of the world's largest federal law enforcement agencies. This role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws while facilitating legitimate travel and trade.

Selected candidates start at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/12. In addition to base pay, incentives up to $15,000 per year may be offered for prioritized locations under service contracts.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4 with people interaction.
• Education substitution: a conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of experience and education may be used to qualify for GS-5.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws 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 contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join one of the world's largest federal law enforcement agencies. This role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws while facilitating legitimate travel and trade.

Selected candidates start at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/12. In addition to base pay, incentives up to $15,000 per year may be offered for prioritized locations under service contracts.