Federal Border Protection Officer – Inspections

Jobtome; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across the United States. This federal law enforcement career offers competitive base pay, substantial benefits, and retirement plans.

Recruitment incentives may apply for prioritized duty locations. Typical duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility at points of entry.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4; education substitute allowed.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education; education substitution possible.
• Education: conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent required for certain paths.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances for admissibility and risk.
• Determining the eligibility of entrants and ensuring compliance with laws.
• Preventing illegal entry and the smuggling of contraband at points of entry.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across the United States. This federal law enforcement career offers competitive base pay, substantial benefits, and retirement plans.

Recruitment incentives may apply for prioritized duty locations. Typical duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility at points of entry.