Frontline Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; East Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid annual leave

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers challenging careers as Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). You will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while safeguarding the nation's borders and supporting lawful travel and trade.

This role spans GS-5 through GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-12. Starting salaries vary by grade, and overtime pay can be earned. CBP provides health and dental insurance, generous leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or higher degree (master or J.D.).

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture law.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entry.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Judgment skills

Observation

Interrogation

Legal knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers challenging careers as Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). You will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while safeguarding the nation's borders and supporting lawful travel and trade.

This role spans GS-5 through GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-12. Starting salaries vary by grade, and overtime pay can be earned. CBP provides health and dental insurance, generous leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan.