Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) - Entry Level New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
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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 anexceptional 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 theDepartment 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 tomake your move. DONT 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+ workforce thatstrives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, andenhancing the nations economic prosperity. Being a CBPO makes you a valuable member of the FederalLaw Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. Typical assignments include: • 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. 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, SanYsidro, 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, andSault Ste Marie, MI; Grand Portage and International Falls, MN; Raymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, andWild Horse, MT; Columbus and Santa Teresa, NM; Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, TroutRiver, 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. The preference locations listed above are expected to have vacancies available in the future, however, ifthe duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a dutylocation in another geographic location within the United States. Locations offered are based onoperational and mission requirements and critical agency hiring needs for entry-level CBPOs asdetermined by the CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO). Salary and Duty Location Recruitment Incentives and Benefits Recruitment Incentive Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers (as defined in ___) will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a three-year service contract, in thefollowing 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, • California: Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate, • Florida: Key West You 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 theability to meet and deal with people and the ability to learn and be able to apply a body of facts; OR Education Substitution:A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four (4)-year course ofstudy in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education:A combination of successfully completed collegeeducation AND general work experience. This will be calculated using your resume and official orunofficial 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 leastthe 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 whileapplying Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. Combination of Experience and Education:A combination of specialized work experience equivalent tothe next lower grade level AND graduate level education from an accredited college or university. Thiswill be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with yourapplication. If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you mayqualify at the GS-9 grade level. See the GS-9 Job Opportunity Announcement (JOAs) at USAJOBS, thefederal governments official employment site to determine if you qualify. 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 underinternational 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 enforcementretirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Customs and Border ProtectionOfficer position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of HomelandSecurity Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or havepreviously 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 RecruitmentAppointment (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 approximatelytwo (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 inGlynco, 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 southernborder, 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 thisposition. How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. For Position ofInterest, select Customs and Border Protection Officer.Youll then receive a link(s) to the CBPO JOA(s) on USAJOBS to complete your application. Be certain toreview ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the applicationprocess, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on yourresume, supporting documents, and the CBPO Entrance Exam.As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, youll receive monthly emails with information aboutwebinars, career expos, and future opportunities with OFO and CBP.
