Frontline Border Protection Specialist

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce border security and nation-wide duties. The role offers multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with potential promotion to GS-11/GS-12 and comprehensive federal benefits.

This full-time federal position includes competitive base pay with overtime eligibility and recruitment incentives based on location. Duty locations span numerous sites across the United States, with diverse pathways for

Qualifications

• Experience requirements: GS-5 requires 3 years general or 1 year at GS-4; education substitution allowed with a bachelor's degree; combination of experience and education acceptable.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade; duties include inspecting persons, documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce border security and nation-wide duties. The role offers multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with potential promotion to GS-11/GS-12 and comprehensive federal benefits.

This full-time federal position includes competitive base pay with overtime eligibility and recruitment incentives based on location. Duty locations span numerous sites across the United States, with diverse pathways for