Senior Customs & Border Protection Officer

Adzuna; Rockwood (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers in the United States. The role spans GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels with potential promotions to higher grades, offering federal benefits, overtime pay, and recruitment incentives.

Typical duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and vehicles, and determining entry admissibility. Prior public safety or law enforcement experience enhances eligibility.

Qualifications

• GS-5: A minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 level, handling duties involving people and learning facts.
• GS-5: Education Substitution: a conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• GS-5: Combination of Experience and Education: mix of general experience and completed college education.
• GS-7: At least 1 year of specialized experience in inspections, evaluating facts, and applying laws.
• GS-7: Education Substitution: bachelor's degree with SAA or 3+ graduate-level education or combination thereof.
• GS-9: At least 1 year of specialized experience including detaining violators, enforcing import/export laws, and risk assessment.
• GS-9: Education Substitution: master's or 2+ years of graduate education or J.D./LL.B., or combo with experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

General experience

Specialized experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers in the United States. The role spans GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels with potential promotions to higher grades, offering federal benefits, overtime pay, and recruitment incentives.

Typical duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and vehicles, and determining entry admissibility. Prior public safety or law enforcement experience enhances eligibility.