Launch Your Entry-Level Border Protection Officer Career

Jobtome; Northumberland (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive up to $15,000/yr with 3-year

Incentive up to $15,000/yr with 4-year

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time federal positions across multiple GS grades (GS-5/7/9).

The role combines inspections, enforcement of immigration and customs laws, and risk-based screening of entrants and goods. Applicants may qualify with education or experience; recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year accompany a multi-location set of duty postings.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4; education substitution options available.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience or higher education substitution; or graduate education.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances for compliance and admissibility.
• Determine eligibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.
• Support enforcement of travel and trade regulations.

Skills

CBP laws and regulations

Inspecting and screening

Decision making under pressure

Interviews and questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time federal positions across multiple GS grades (GS-5/7/9).

The role combines inspections, enforcement of immigration and customs laws, and risk-based screening of entrants and goods. Applicants may qualify with education or experience; recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year accompany a multi-location set of duty postings.