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Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO)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.RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVESSee the salary section below for details.Role OverviewAs a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO), you will be part of our 60,000+ 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 IncludeEnforcing 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 LocationsIncentives available for some locations:Anchorage, AKDouglas, Lukeville, Nogales, and San Luis, AZCalexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CAWashington, D.C.Key West, Miami, and Orlando, FLHonolulu, HIChicago, ILCalais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, and Vanceboro, MEDetroit, Port Huron, and Sault Sainte Marie, MIGrand Portage and International Falls, MNRaymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, and Wild Horse, MTColumbus and Santa Teresa, NMAlexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River, and Buffalo, NYDunseith, Pembina, and Portal, NDBeecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, and Richford, VTBlaine, Oroville, and Sumas, WAThe preference locations listed above are expected to have vacancies available in the future. However, 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. 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).Salary – Recruitment IncentivesRecruitment Incentive**: Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a three‑year service contract, in the following locations:Arizona: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San LuisCalifornia: CalexicoHawaii: HonoluluMaine: Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, VanceboroMichigan: Detroit, Port Huron, Sault Sainte MarieMinnesota: Grand Portage, International FallsMontana: Raymond, SweetgrassNew York: Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout RiverNorth Dakota: Dunseith, PortalVermont: Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, RichfordWashington: Blaine, OrovilleRecruitment Incentive**: Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a four‑year service contract, in the following locations:California: Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, TecateFlorida: Key WestNorth Dakota: PembinaBase SalaryAnnual base salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies as follows:GS-5 and GS-7: $40,332 – $109,952 per yearLocality pay varies by duty location. A fully trained CBPO is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary.Grade level eligibility and salaries vary depending on background, including experience and education, and duty location of the opportunity. This career ladder position has a progression of GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re‑applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. Promotions are at the discretion of the agency.Officers are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental, and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering.QualificationsGS‑5 grade level qualification:Experience: A minimum of three (3) years full‑time general work experience that demonstrates the ability to meet and deal with people and the ability to learn and be able to apply a body of facts; orEducation 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; orCombination of Experience and Education: A combination of successfully completed college education AND general work experience. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial college transcripts submitted with your application.GS‑7 grade level qualification:Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of specialized full‑time work experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that includes: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.Making determinations in compliance with laws and regulations 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 based on (1) class standing, (2) grade‑point average (3.0 or higher), or (3) honor society membership; or one (1) full year of graduate‑level education. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work; orCombination 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. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.GS‑9 grade level qualification (for those with previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience): see the GS‑9 Job Opportunity Announcement (JOAs) at USAJOBS to determine if you qualify.Other RequirementsCitizenship: U.S. Citizen required.Residency: Primary U.S. residency for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years.Age Restriction: Candidates must be referred before the 40th birthday; exceptions apply for those serving or previously served in federal civilian law enforcement positions covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or 8412(d). The age restriction may not apply if you have Veterans' Preference.Veterans' Preference: Eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). Age restriction does not apply if Veterans' Preference eligible.Formal TrainingRequired: A paid pre‑academy orientation for approximately two (2) weeks at your home port, followed by a 101‑day training program – CBP Field Operations Academy – conducted at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) located in Glynco, GA. Candidates assigned to the southern border, Miami, or Puerto Rico duty locations must attend and pass an online Spanish training program at their home port. Successful completion of the Academy is required.How To ApplyClick the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. For Position of Interest, select Customs and Border Protection Officer. You will then receive a link(s) to the CBPO JOA(s) on USAJOBS to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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