CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICER
Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested
in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite
team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and
purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission to protect America.If
you are looking for a rewarding career with great pay, exceptional
federal benefits and job stability, now is the time to make your
move.As 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 CBP Officer
makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer
(LEO) profession.Typical activities include:
- Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law 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 available for some locationsYou will be
asked to provide your preference for one of the following
mission-critical locations: Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San
Ysidro, and Tecate, CA; Jackman, ME; Grand Portage, MN; Dunseith
and Pembina, ND; Raymond, MT; Oroville, WA.The 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 CBP Officers as
determined by the CBP Office of Field Operations. Salary and
Benefits - and Location IncentivesSalary for newly appointed GL-5
and GL-7 grade level CBP Officers varies from $39,576-$108,733 per
year. A fully trained CBP Officer is eligible for up to $45,000 in
overtime pay in addition to the starting salary. These positions
will be filled at the entry level grade of GS-5 or GS-7, and grade
level eligibility and salaries vary depending upon background,
including experience and education, and duty location of the
opportunity.This is a career ladder position with a grade level
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.All agents
receive the full package of federal employment benefits that
include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick
leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a
retirement plan akin to traditional and ROTH 401(k) plans offered
elsewhere.*** LOCATION INCENTIVES: If you accept one of the duty
locations listed below, you may be eligible to receive an
additional 15%-25% of your salary each year for the first three (3)
years of employment in addition to any overtime pay. If you accept
the duty location of San Francisco, you may be eligible to receive
an additional 25% of your salary each year for the first four (4)
years of employment in addition to any overtime pay. These
incentives only apply to new federal employees and are dependent
upon the availability of funds.Duty locations offering 25%
recruitment incentives: Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, and San
Ysidro, CA; Dunseith and Pembina, NDDuty locations offering 15%
recruitment incentives: Portal, ND QualificationsYou qualify for
the GS-5 grade level if you possess one of the
following: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 what
you have learned; OREducation Substitution: A bachelor's degree or
successful completion of a full four (4)-year course of study in
any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college
or university; OR will receive a bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university within nine (9) months from the
closing date of this announcement and will upload all official or
unofficial transcripts before the closing date of this
announcement; 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. You qualify for the GS-7 grade level if you possess
one of the following:Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of
specialized full-time work experience equivalent to at least the
next lower grade level that entails performance of duties in
inspections work at borders, seaports, airports, or other ports of
entry and/or work involving preliminary screening of persons for
entry and immigration status, or compliance/regulatory work;
OREducation 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 in a field of study
related to law enforcement (e.g., criminology, criminal justice,
law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, corrections and
rehabilitation, justice studies, homeland security, forensic
technology and forensic psychology) from an accredited college or
university; OR will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior
Academic Achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level in a
field of study related to law enforcement (listed above) from an
accredited college or university within nine (9) months from the
closing date of this announcement; ORCombination of Experience and
Education: A combination of specialized work experience equivalent
to the next lower grade level AND graduate level education
completed in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g.,
criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, courts and judicial
systems, corrections and rehabilitation, justice studies, homeland
security, forensic technology, and forensic psychology) from an
accredited college or university. This will be calculated using
your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with
your application. If you have previous or current law enforcement
or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-9
grade level. Other RequirementsCitizenship: 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 of the last five 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 to the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection Officer position before reaching their 40th birthday in
accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03.
The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or
have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement
(non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title
5 U.S.C. 8412(d).Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for
an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age
restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference
eligible.Formal Training: You will be required to complete a paid
pre-academy orientation for approximately two (2) weeks at your
home port. You will then attend a 101-day training program-CBP
Field Operations Academy-conducted at the Federal Law Enforcement
Training Center (FLETC) located in Glynco, GA. This training
consists of basic law enforcement skills, immigration laws,
firearms training, examination of cargo/bags/merchandise, physical
fitness, etc. Candidates assigned to the southern border, Miami or
Puerto Rico duty locations must attend and pass an online Spanish
training program which will be completed at their home port.
Successful completion of the Academy is required for this position.
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 be provided
with a link to the GS 5-7 position on USAJOBS, the Federal
Government's official employment site to complete your application.
Be certain to review ALL details of the job opening 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 CBP Officer
Entrance Examination.If you have questions about the application
process, contact a recruiter through the Office of Field Operations
careers page: careers.cbp.gov/s/ofo. Interested in other career
opportunities with CBP? Visit careers.cbp.gov and check the CBP
calendar at cbp.gov/cbp-events-calendar frequently for upcoming
informational webinars, in-person recruiter events, and virtual
career events.
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