Seasoned CBP Officer: Protect Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Holtville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Paid leave

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in full-time, entry- and mid-level roles. Employment may be offered based on education or related safety/public safety experience.

Typical duties include enforcing laws on admissions, inspections, and the flow of travel and trade, plus preventing illegal entry and contraband. Comprehensive benefits and recruitment incentives apply.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 eligibility criteria based on general or specialized experience or a bachelor’s degree
• Ability to meet and deal with people and learn applicable facts and procedures
• Education substitution allows a conferred bachelor’s degree for entry

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• Inspect persons and conveyances to determine admissibility
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel
• Prevent illegal entry of persons and prohibited goods and contraband

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Observation & inspection

Public safety mindset

Arrest & enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in full-time, entry- and mid-level roles. Employment may be offered based on education or related safety/public safety experience.

Typical duties include enforcing laws on admissions, inspections, and the flow of travel and trade, plus preventing illegal entry and contraband. Comprehensive benefits and recruitment incentives apply.