U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Customs and Border Protection Officer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Manlius, New York, United States
Overview
Customs and Border Protection Officer U.S. Customs and Border Protection •Manlius, NY, United States
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) NEW RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES! U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our nation. If you are looking for a rewarding career with great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move. DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW. As a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO), you will be part of our 60,000‑person workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a CBPO makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical Assignments:
Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.
Duty Locations & Incentives You will be asked to provide your preference for one of the following mission‑critical locations:
Anchorage, AK
Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, and San Luis, AZ
Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CA
Washington, D.C.
Key West, Miami, and Orlando, FL
Honolulu, HI
Chicago, IL
Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, and Vanceboro, ME
Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Ste Marie, MI
Grand Portage and International Falls, MN
Raymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, and Wild Horse, MT
Columbus and Santa Teresa, NM
Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River, and Buffalo, NY
Dunseith, Pembina, and Portal, ND
Brownsville, Dallas, Del Rio, El Paso, Hidalgo, Laredo, Presidio, Progreso, and Houston, TX
Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, and Richford, VT
Blaine, Oroville, and Sumas, WA
Locations offered are based on operational and mission requirements and critical agency hiring needs for entry‑level CBPOs as determined by the CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO). If the duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a duty location in another geographic location within the United States.
Recruitment Incentives and Salary Recruitment Incentives – For newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) a incentive of up to $15,000 per year is offered for a three‑year service contract in the following locations:
Arizona: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis
California: Calexico
Hawaii: Honolulu
Maine: Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro
Michigan: Detroit, Port Huron, Sault Sainte Marie
Minnesota: Grand Portage, International Falls
Montana: Raymond, Sweetgrass
New York: Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River
North Dakota: Dunseith, Portal
Vermont: Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, Richford
Washington: Blaine, Oroville
For the same group of officers, a fourth‑year service contract provides the same incentive in these additional locations:
California: Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate
Florida: Key West
North Dakota: Pembina
Annual Base Salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies: GS‑5 and GS‑7 salaries range from $40,332 to $109,952 per year, with locality pay differing by duty location. A fully trained CBPO may be eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary. Grade level progression is GS‑5, GS‑7, GS‑9, GS‑11, and GS‑12. Promotion is based on completion of each grade level for at least 52 weeks.
Qualifications GS‑5 qualification:
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years full‑time general work experience that demonstrates the ability to meet and deal with people and learn and apply a body of facts;
Education Substitution: A bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full four‑year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of successfully completed college education and general work experience.
GS‑7 qualification:
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of specialized full‑time work experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, including performing physical inspections of people, documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations, utilizing observational techniques, evaluating facts, and reviewing documentation while applying federal, state, or local laws and regulations, and making determinations in compliance with laws that may lead to arrests, seizure of property, fines, and/or penalties based on findings;
Education Substitution: A bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement (class standing, GPA ≥ 3.0, or honor society membership) or one (1) full year of graduate‑level education demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work;
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized work experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and graduate‑level education from an accredited college or university.
Previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience may qualify a candidate for the GS‑9 grade level. See the GS‑9 Job Opportunity Announcement (JOAs) at USAJOBS to determine eligibility.
Other Requirements
Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100‑238, this position is covered under law‑enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection before reaching their 40th birthday, unless exempted by specific Veterans’ Preference or current/future federal civilian law‑enforcement service.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible for an excepted service Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA); the age restriction does not apply if Veterans’ Preference eligible.
Formal Training: A paid pre‑academy orientation of approximately two (2) weeks at your home port followed by a 101‑day training program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA. Additional Spanish training is required for southern‑border, Miami, or Puerto Rico duty locations.
Formal Training Successful completion of the Academy is required for the position. The training consists of basic law enforcement skills, immigration laws, firearms training, examination of cargo/bags/merchandise, physical fitness, and more.
How to Apply Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. Select Customs and Border Protection Officer as the position of interest, and you’ll receive links to the CBPO JOA(s) on USAJOBS to complete your application. Review all details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all application instructions, including resume, transcripts, and the CBPO Entrance Exam. As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with OFO and CBP.
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Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) NEW RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES! U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our nation. If you are looking for a rewarding career with great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move. DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW. As a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO), you will be part of our 60,000‑person workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a CBPO makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical Assignments:
Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.
Duty Locations & Incentives You will be asked to provide your preference for one of the following mission‑critical locations:
Anchorage, AK
Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, and San Luis, AZ
Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CA
Washington, D.C.
Key West, Miami, and Orlando, FL
Honolulu, HI
Chicago, IL
Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, and Vanceboro, ME
Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Ste Marie, MI
Grand Portage and International Falls, MN
Raymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, and Wild Horse, MT
Columbus and Santa Teresa, NM
Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River, and Buffalo, NY
Dunseith, Pembina, and Portal, ND
Brownsville, Dallas, Del Rio, El Paso, Hidalgo, Laredo, Presidio, Progreso, and Houston, TX
Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, and Richford, VT
Blaine, Oroville, and Sumas, WA
Locations offered are based on operational and mission requirements and critical agency hiring needs for entry‑level CBPOs as determined by the CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO). If the duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a duty location in another geographic location within the United States.
Recruitment Incentives and Salary Recruitment Incentives – For newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) a incentive of up to $15,000 per year is offered for a three‑year service contract in the following locations:
Arizona: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis
California: Calexico
Hawaii: Honolulu
Maine: Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro
Michigan: Detroit, Port Huron, Sault Sainte Marie
Minnesota: Grand Portage, International Falls
Montana: Raymond, Sweetgrass
New York: Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River
North Dakota: Dunseith, Portal
Vermont: Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, Richford
Washington: Blaine, Oroville
For the same group of officers, a fourth‑year service contract provides the same incentive in these additional locations:
California: Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate
Florida: Key West
North Dakota: Pembina
Annual Base Salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies: GS‑5 and GS‑7 salaries range from $40,332 to $109,952 per year, with locality pay differing by duty location. A fully trained CBPO may be eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary. Grade level progression is GS‑5, GS‑7, GS‑9, GS‑11, and GS‑12. Promotion is based on completion of each grade level for at least 52 weeks.
Qualifications GS‑5 qualification:
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years full‑time general work experience that demonstrates the ability to meet and deal with people and learn and apply a body of facts;
Education Substitution: A bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full four‑year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of successfully completed college education and general work experience.
GS‑7 qualification:
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of specialized full‑time work experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, including performing physical inspections of people, documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations, utilizing observational techniques, evaluating facts, and reviewing documentation while applying federal, state, or local laws and regulations, and making determinations in compliance with laws that may lead to arrests, seizure of property, fines, and/or penalties based on findings;
Education Substitution: A bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement (class standing, GPA ≥ 3.0, or honor society membership) or one (1) full year of graduate‑level education demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work;
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized work experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and graduate‑level education from an accredited college or university.
Previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience may qualify a candidate for the GS‑9 grade level. See the GS‑9 Job Opportunity Announcement (JOAs) at USAJOBS to determine eligibility.
Other Requirements
Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100‑238, this position is covered under law‑enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection before reaching their 40th birthday, unless exempted by specific Veterans’ Preference or current/future federal civilian law‑enforcement service.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible for an excepted service Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA); the age restriction does not apply if Veterans’ Preference eligible.
Formal Training: A paid pre‑academy orientation of approximately two (2) weeks at your home port followed by a 101‑day training program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA. Additional Spanish training is required for southern‑border, Miami, or Puerto Rico duty locations.
Formal Training Successful completion of the Academy is required for the position. The training consists of basic law enforcement skills, immigration laws, firearms training, examination of cargo/bags/merchandise, physical fitness, and more.
How to Apply Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. Select Customs and Border Protection Officer as the position of interest, and you’ll receive links to the CBPO JOA(s) on USAJOBS to complete your application. Review all details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all application instructions, including resume, transcripts, and the CBPO Entrance Exam. As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with OFO and CBP.
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