Impactful Customs & Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Oroville (WA); On-site; USD 41,863 - 112,415; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) for new hire positions with sign-on and retention incentives across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role involves enforcing laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and ensuring admissibility of entrants.

Applicants may qualify at GS-5 or GS-7 with specific education and experience requirements. Citizenship, residency, and veteran considerations apply.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general work experience with interaction and learning ability.
• Bachelor's degree or completion of a four-year course in any field.
• Combination of education and experience may qualify.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience plus substitution options.
• Prior law enforcement or military exp may qualify at GS-9.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People skills

Communication

Inspection basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four-year course completion

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) for new hire positions with sign-on and retention incentives across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role involves enforcing laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and ensuring admissibility of entrants.

Applicants may qualify at GS-5 or GS-7 with specific education and experience requirements. Citizenship, residency, and veteran considerations apply.