Launch Your Career as a Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Averill Park (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs). The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and related laws, inspecting people and vehicles, and determining admissibility at U.S.

borders. Opportunities span GS-5 to GS-9, with promotion potential to GS-11/12 and incentives. Selected officers receive federal benefits, including health, dental, leave, and Thrift Savings Plan; recruitment incentives up to $15,000 yearly with multi-year

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year at least at GS-4 or a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• GS-7 requires either specialized experience or graduate education as specified in the announcement.
• GS-9 requires one year of specialized experience or advanced education or a combination thereof.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility and compliance.
• Determine eligibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling.
• Engage in law enforcement duties and apply procedures at borders.

Skills

CBP knowledge of laws & procedures

Interviewing techniques

Risk assessment

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs). The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and related laws, inspecting people and vehicles, and determining admissibility at U.S.

borders. Opportunities span GS-5 to GS-9, with promotion potential to GS-11/12 and incentives. Selected officers receive federal benefits, including health, dental, leave, and Thrift Savings Plan; recruitment incentives up to $15,000 yearly with multi-year