Frontline Border Protection Officer: Law Enforcement Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Overtime pay

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified candidates for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles. The positions span entry to mid-level levels with career growth potential across GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 grades.

Responsibilities include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining entry eligibility. Selected officers receive competitive base pay, federal benefits, and retirement plans, with recruitment incentives

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 grade eligibility criteria: education or experience.
• Experience in inspections, law enforcement, or immigration is acceptable.
• Knowledge of CBP procedures and enforcement actions.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine eligibility for entry into the United States.
• Ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Inspection techniques

Admissibility determinations

Counter smuggling & contraband

Interviews & enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified candidates for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles. The positions span entry to mid-level levels with career growth potential across GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 grades.

Responsibilities include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining entry eligibility. Selected officers receive competitive base pay, federal benefits, and retirement plans, with recruitment incentives