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CBP Officer
General Public (GS-5)

Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations at U.S. ports of entry and preclearance locations worldwide

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CBP Officer (GS-5)

Critical agency hiring needs for entry-level CBP Officers currently include the following locations: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, and San Luis, Ariz.; Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, and San Ysidro, Calif.; Detroit, Mich.; International Falls, Minn.; Raymond and Sweetgrass, Mont.; Alexandria Bay, N.Y.; Dunseith, Pembina, and Portal, N.D.; Brownsville, El Paso, Hidalgo, Laredo, and Ysleta, Texas; Beecher Falls, Norton, and Richford, Vt.; Charlotte Amalie and Christiansted, Virgin Islands; and Oroville, Wash.

Overview

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers are responsible for America's border security at ports of entry, safeguarding our country and communities from terrorism, illegal activity, narcotics and human trafficking.

Typical Assignments

Basic Eligibility

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Benefits

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Competitive Salary
Up to $45K in locality, after-hours differential, overtime and premium

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Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training

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Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave

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Health Insurance
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CBP Officer
General Public (GS-7)

Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations at U.S. ports of entry and preclearance locations worldwide

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CBP Officer (GS-7)

Critical agency hiring needs for entry-level CBP Officers currently include the following locations: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, and San Luis, Ariz.; Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, and San Ysidro, Calif.; Detroit, Mich.; International Falls, Minn.; Raymond and Sweetgrass, Mont.; Alexandria Bay, N.Y.; Dunseith, Pembina, and Portal, N.D.; Brownsville, El Paso, Hidalgo, Laredo, and Ysleta, Texas; Beecher Falls, Norton, and Richford, Vt.; Charlotte Amalie and Christiansted, Virgin Islands; and Oroville, Wash.

Overview

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers are responsible for America's border security at ports of entry, safeguarding our country and communities from terrorism, illegal activity, narcotics and human trafficking.

Typical Assignments

Basic Eligibility

Eligible applicants must:

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Benefits

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Competitive Salary
Up to $45K in locality, after-hours differential, overtime and premium

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Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training

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Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave

Medical Badge Icon


Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country

CBP Officer
General Public (GS-9)

Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations at U.S. ports of entry and preclearance locations worldwide

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CBP Officer (GS-9)

Critical agency hiring needs for entry-level CBP Officers currently include the following locations: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, and San Luis, Ariz.; Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, and San Ysidro, Calif.; Detroit, Mich.; International Falls, Minn.; Raymond and Sweetgrass, Mont.; Alexandria Bay, N.Y.; Dunseith, Pembina, and Portal, N.D.; Brownsville, El Paso, Hidalgo, Laredo, and Ysleta, Texas; Beecher Falls, Norton, and Richford, Vt.; Charlotte Amalie and Christiansted, Virgin Islands; and Oroville, Wash.

Overview

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers are responsible for America's border security at ports of entry, safeguarding our country and communities from terrorism, illegal activity, narcotics and human trafficking.

Typical Assignments

Basic Eligibility

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Benefits

Dollar Sign Icon


Competitive Salary
Up to $45K in locality, after-hours differential, overtime and premium

Checklist Icon


Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training

Palm Tree on <a href=Island with Sun Icon" />


Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave

Medical Badge Icon


Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country

CBP Officer
Eligible Veterans (VRA GS 5-7)

Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations at U.S. ports of entry and preclearance locations worldwide

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CBP Officer (VRA GS 5-7)

Critical agency hiring needs for entry-level CBP Officers currently include the following locations: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, and San Luis, Ariz.; Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, and San Ysidro, Calif.; Detroit, Mich.; International Falls, Minn.; Raymond and Sweetgrass, Mont.; Alexandria Bay, N.Y.; Dunseith, Pembina, and Portal, N.D.; Brownsville, El Paso, Hidalgo, Laredo, and Ysleta, Texas; Beecher Falls, Norton, and Richford, Vt.; Charlotte Amalie and Christiansted, Virgin Islands; and Oroville, Wash.

Overview

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers are responsible for America's border security at ports of entry, safeguarding our country and communities from terrorism, illegal activity, narcotics and human trafficking.

Typical Assignments

Basic Eligibility

Pencil Icon Question Mark Icon

Benefits

Dollar Sign Icon


Competitive Salary
Up to $45K in locality, after-hours differential, overtime and premium

Checklist Icon


Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training

Palm Tree on <a href=Island with Sun Icon" />


Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave

Medical Badge Icon


Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country

CBP Officer
Eligible Veterans (VRA GS-9)

Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations at U.S. ports of entry and preclearance locations worldwide

See Job Details >

CBP Officer (VRA GS-9)

Critical agency hiring needs for entry-level CBP Officers currently include the following locations: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, and San Luis, Ariz.; Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, and San Ysidro, Calif.; Detroit, Mich.; International Falls, Minn.; Raymond and Sweetgrass, Mont.; Alexandria Bay, N.Y.; Dunseith, Pembina, and Portal, N.D.; Brownsville, El Paso, Hidalgo, Laredo, and Ysleta, Texas; Beecher Falls, Norton, and Richford, Vt.; Charlotte Amalie and Christiansted, Virgin Islands; and Oroville, Wash.

Overview

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers are responsible for America's border security at ports of entry, safeguarding our country and communities from terrorism, illegal activity, narcotics and human trafficking.

Typical Assignments

Basic Eligibility

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Benefits

Dollar Sign Icon


Competitive Salary
Up to $45K in locality, after-hours differential, overtime and premium

Checklist Icon


Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training

Palm Tree on <a href=Island with Sun Icon" />


Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave

Medical Badge Icon


Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country

CBP Agriculture Specialist
(GS 5-9)

Prevent the introduction of harmful exotic plant pests and foreign animal diseases, and potential ag/bio-terrorism into the U.S.

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CBP Agriculture Specialist (GS 5-9)

Overview

CBP Agriculture Specialists safeguard American agriculture by preventing the introduction of harmful exotic plant pests and foreign animal diseases, and potential agricultural bioterrorism into the United States.

Typical Assignments

Basic Eligibility

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Benefits

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Competitive Salary
Up to $45K in locality, after-hours differential, overtime and premium

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Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training

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Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave

Medical Badge Icon


Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country

Import Specialist
(GS 7-9)

Determine admissibility of merchandise, screen entry document packages for full range of regulatory and legal requirements, and verify tariff classification and appraise imported articles and products

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Import Specialist (GS 7-9)

Overview

Import Specialists interact with international shippers and freight forwarders, domestic and foreign manufacturers, ship captains, corporate lawyers, small business owners and law enforcement personnel.

Typical Assignments

Basic Eligibility

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Benefits

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Competitive Salary
Up to $45K in locality, after-hours differential, overtime and premium

Checklist Icon


Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training

Palm Tree on <a href=Island with Sun Icon" />


Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave

Medical Badge Icon


Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country

CBP Technician
(GS 6-7)

Assist and provide support to CBP Officers and Agriculture Specialists on inspection, intelligence, analysis and examination of passengers, baggage conveyances and cargo

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CBP Technician (GS 6-7)

Overview
CBP Technicians perform technical duties requiring application of specialized knowledge of procedures, techniques, regulations and information.

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Competitive Salary
Salary corresponds to grade or General Schedule (GS) level quoted on USAJOBS

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Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training

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Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave

Medical Badge Icon


Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country