Border Security Specialist

Protect America's Borders and Enhance Economic ProsperityAs a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO), you will play a vital role in safeguarding the United States' borders, preventing illegal entry, and fostering legitimate trade and travel.

You will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.Key Responsibilities : Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.Facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel.Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.Prevent the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.Benefits : Comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, vision, sick and annual leave, and retirement plans.Average annual salary range : $40,332 - $109,952 per year.Opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals.Qualifications : GS-5 : One of the following : Experience : Three years of full-time general work experience demonstrating ability to interact with the public and apply information.Education : A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Combination : A combination of general work experience and college education.GS-7 : One of the following : Experience : One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level including inspections, law enforcement, and regulatory compliance.Education : A bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (3.0+ GPA or honor society membership), or one year of graduate-level education.Combination : A combination of specialized experience and graduate education.Additional Requirements : U.S. citizenship.Residency : Must have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years.Age limit : Must be referred before turning 40 (some exceptions apply for federal or veteran candidates).

Veterans : Eligible for VRA appointment; age limit may not apply.Training and Development : Two-week paid pre-academy orientation.101-day CBP Field Operations Academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA.How to Apply : Click the Apply button to access the CBP Talent Network.Choose "Customs and Border Protection Officer" as your position of interest.You will then be directed to the official job posting on USAJOBS to submit your application.