A VOW TO PROTECT OUR NATION
CBP Officers detect and prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the U.S., conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances and facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel. CBP Agriculture Specialists from Office of Field Operations (OFO) intercept dangerous pests that threaten the health and safety of U.S. agriculture. If you're ready to impact your country and your future, join OFO and find your calling.
RISE EVERY DAY WITH PURPOSE
OFO brings together individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, skill, and experience, all unified by a shared mission. If you're ready to be a part of something greater, there's a place for you on our team.
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CBP Officer
General Public (GS-5)Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations at U.S. ports of entry and preclearance locations worldwide
See Job DetailsCustoms and Border Protection Officer (GS-5)Overview
Customs and Border Protection Officers are responsible for border security, including counterterrorism, customs, immigration, trade and agriculture.
Typical Assignments- 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
Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Have a valid driver's license
- Be referred for selection prior to your 40th birthday (waiver for veterans’ preference eligible or those that have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position)
- Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
- Be eligible to carry a firearm
- Be willing to travel
- Pass the application process
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Up to $45K in locality, after-hours differential, overtime and premium
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country -
CBP Officer
General Public (GS-7)Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations at U.S. ports of entry and preclearance locations worldwide
See Job DetailsCustoms and Border Protection Officer (GS-7)Overview
Customs and Border Protection Officers are responsible for border security, including counterterrorism, customs, immigration, trade and agriculture.
Typical Assignments- 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
Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Have a valid driver's license
- Be referred for selection prior to your 40th birthday (waiver for veterans’ preference eligible or those that have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position)
- Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
- Be eligible to carry a firearm
- Be willing to travel
- Pass the application process
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Up to $45K in locality, after-hours differential, overtime and premium
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country -
CBP Officer
General Public (GS-9)Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations at U.S. ports of entry and preclearance locations worldwide
See Job DetailsCustoms and Border Protection Officer (GS-9)Overview
Customs and Border Protection Officers are responsible for border security, including counterterrorism, customs, immigration, trade and agriculture.
Typical Assignments- 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
Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Have a valid driver's license
- Be referred for selection prior to your 40th birthday (waiver for veterans’ preference eligible or those that have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position)
- Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
- Be eligible to carry a firearm
- Be willing to travel
- Pass the application process
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Up to $45K in locality, after-hours differential, overtime and premium
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country -
CBP Officer
Eligible Veterans (VRA GS-7)Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations at U.S. ports of entry and preclearance locations worldwide
See Job DetailsCustoms and Border Protection Officer (VRA GS-7)Overview
Customs and Border Protection Officers are responsible for border security, including counterterrorism, customs, immigration, trade and agriculture.
Typical Assignments- 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
Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Have a valid driver's license
- Be referred for selection prior to your 40th birthday (waiver for veterans’ preference eligible or those that have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position)
- Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
- Be eligible to carry a firearm
- Be willing to travel
- Pass the application process
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Up to $45K in locality, after-hours differential, overtime and premium
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country -
CBP Officer
Eligible Veterans (VRA GS-9)Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations at U.S. ports of entry and preclearance locations worldwide
See Job DetailsCustoms and Border Protection Officer (VRA GS-9)Overview
Customs and Border Protection Officers are responsible for border security, including counterterrorism, customs, immigration, trade and agriculture.
Typical Assignments- 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
Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Have a valid driver's license
- Be referred for selection prior to your 40th birthday (waiver for veterans’ preference eligible or those that have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position)
- Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
- Be eligible to carry a firearm
- Be willing to travel
- Pass the application process
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Up to $45K in locality, after-hours differential, overtime and premium
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country -
CBP Agriculture Specialist
General Public (GS 5-9)Prevent the introduction of harmful exotic plant pests and foreign animal diseases, and potential ag/bio-terrorism into the U.S.
See Job DetailsCBP Agriculture Specialist (GS 5-9)Overview
CBP Agriculture Specialists are responsible for preventing the introduction of harmful exotic plant pests and foreign animal diseases, and potential ag/bio-terrorism into the U.S.
Typical Assignments- Checking conveyances, commodities and packaging materials for invasive species, contaminants or diseases that could harm our agriculture and natural resources
- Inspecting the traveling public to prevent the intentional and unintentional entry of prohibited/restricted agriculture items
- Detecting and preventing deliberate acts of ag/bio-terrorism by the introduction of biologicals, toxins and select agents
Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Have a valid driver's license
- Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
- Be willing to travel
- Pass the application process
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Up to $45K in locality, after-hours differential, overtime and premium
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country -
CBP Technician
General Public (GS 6-7)Assisting and providing support to CBP Officers and Agricultural Specialists on inspection, intelligence, analysis and examination of passengers, baggage conveyances and cargo
See Job DetailsCBP Technician (GS 6-7)Overview
CBP Technicians perform technical duties requiring application of specialized knowledge of procedures, techniques, regulations and information.
Typical Assignments- Preparing complex broker/importer cases for decision by specialists; and reviewing declarations and cargo manifests for completeness and compliance with applicable regulations
- Examining cargo and merchandise; applying appropriate tariff number, value, and rate of duty and tax to merchandise; comparing passenger baggage to declarations
- Coordinating and processing of data (permits, entries, declarations) into various automated systems
- Assisting and providing support to CBP Officers and Agricultural Specialists on inspection, intelligence, analysis and examination of passengers, baggage conveyances and cargo
- Operating scanning equipment to review contents of packages; screening incoming parcels for completeness of declarations, admissibility, entry status, and contraband
Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Have a valid driver's license
- Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
- Be willing to travel
- Pass the application process
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Salary corresponds to grade or General Schedule (GS) level quoted on USAJOBS
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country
