Frontline Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Walden (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Generous leave program

Thrift Savings Plan

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce border laws and support homeland security. Careers offer base pay at GS grades with federal benefits and potential incentives for prioritized duty locations.

Entry and mid-level postings provide career stability within a federal agency. The role emphasizes rigorous inspections, travel and trade security, and adherence to agency standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and precedents.
• Ability to assess risk and determine admissibility at points of entry.
• Experience or aptitude in inspections and interviewing for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods and contraband.
• Support enforcement actions and investigations as assigned.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Risk assessment

Interrogation & inspection

Decision making under pressure

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce border laws and support homeland security. Careers offer base pay at GS grades with federal benefits and potential incentives for prioritized duty locations.

Entry and mid-level postings provide career stability within a federal agency. The role emphasizes rigorous inspections, travel and trade security, and adherence to agency standards.