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Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES! 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. DON’T 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 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 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; and Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband. Duty Locations – Incentives available for some locations 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, San Ysidro, 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, and Sault Ste Marie, MI; Grand Portage and International Falls, MN; Raymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, and Wild Horse, MT; Columbus and Santa Teresa, NM; Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River, 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, 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 – and Duty Location Recruitment Incentives – and Benefits **Recruitment 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 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 Washington: Blaine, Oroville **Recruitment 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, Tecate Florida: Key West North Dakota: Pembina Annual Base Salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies as follows: GS-9 $63,431- $127,464 per year Locality pay varies by duty location. Note: 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 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. 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. Qualifications: You qualify for the GS-9 grade level in one of the following ways: experience, education, or a combination of both. Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that includes: Detaining suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws and/or arresting violators using the proper law enforcement methods. Enforcing the laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping to and from the United States. Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats and perform risk assessments for violations of laws and threats to national security. Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity for the purposes of gaining information from suspected violators of laws to determine the appropriate course of action. The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments and decisions with respect to the application of the regulations, instructions, and procedures for importing and exporting merchandise to and from the United States; or enforcement and administration of laws relating to the right of persons to enter, reside in or depart from the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Education Substitution: A master's (or higher) degree, or two or more years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience AND successfully completed graduate-level education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 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 under international 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 enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the 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 Apply: Click 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’ll 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. In Summary: 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 . Being a CBPO makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession . En Español: Oficiales de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBPO) - Nuevos incentivos para contratar empleados del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, proteger los intereses estadounidenses e asegurar nuestra nación. Si usted está buscando una carrera gratificante con grandes salarios, beneficios y estabilidad laboral, ahora es el momento de hacer su movimiento. Ubicación de servicio Incentivos disponibles para algunos lugares Se le pedirá que proporcione su preferencia por uno de los siguientes ubicaciones críticas a la misión: Anchorage, AK; Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales y San Luis, AZ; Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro y Tecate, CA; Washington, D.C.; Key West, Miami y Orlando FL; Honolulu, HIFO; Chicago, IL; Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren y Vanceboro, ME; Detroit, Port Huron y Sault Marie, MIlain; Portage and International Falls, MN; Raymond Roosville, Sweetgrass, and Wild Horse, MT; Columbus and Santa Teresa, NM; Alexandria Bay, Champford, Massena Trout, Riverfront, NYP; The Dunse, New York Post Office; Los puestos vacantes en las próximas oficinas operativas pueden estar listados si se determinan sus necesidades geográficas locales ofrecidas dentro del área de trabajo, pero no están establecidos por el Servicio Operativo de Gran Bretaña, Las Grandes Líneas Británicas, Los Ángeles, El Salvador, La Coruña, Puerto Rico y otros centros operativos basados en las ciudades metropolitanas como Ponte Blanco-Albano (Los Estados Unidos). Salario y Incentivos para el reclutamiento de lugares de trabajo e beneficios **Incentivo para la contratación** Los funcionarios recién nombrados en Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (según lo definido en 5 CFR 575.102) recibirán hasta un incentivo de $15,000 al año, por un contrato de servicio de tres años, en los siguientes lugares: 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: GS Portage, International Falls: Montana: Raymond, Sweetgrass New York: Minnesota Bay, Champlaingate, Massena Mesa, Key Trout River: Teithside Education: Beecher, Dunford Springs) Oficiales calificados en las cuatro ubicaciones del Departamento de Salud de Estados Unidos: Carolina del Norte, Nueva Dakota, Gran Bretaña y Puerto Rico. Esta es una posición en la escalera de carrera con una progresión a nivel de grado de GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, y GS-12. Usted será elegible para un ascenso al siguiente nivel superior (sin volver a aplicar) una vez que complete con éxito 52 semanas en cada nivel. Las promociones están a discreción de la agencia. Los oficiales son elegibles para seleccionar entre una serie de beneficios federales de empleo que incluyen planes de salud, odontológicos y otros seguros, un programa generoso de licencias anuales y por enfermedad, y participación en el Plan Thrift Savings, un plan de jubilación similar a una oferta tradicional y ROTH( 401k). La experiencia anterior se aplicará en relación con lo siguiente: Capacidad para tomar juicios y decisiones rápidos, precisos y exactos con respecto a la aplicación de las regulaciones, instrucciones y procedimientos para importar y exportar mercancías desde y hacia los Estados Unidos; O cumplimiento y administración de leyes relacionadas con el derecho de las personas a ingresar, residir o salir de Estados Unidos, Guam, Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes estadounidenses. Substitución Educativa: Un título de maestría (o superior) o dos años o más de educación graduada progresivamente superior que conduzca a tal grado, o un LL.B. o J.D. de una universidad o colegio acreditado; OR Combinación de Experiencia y Formación Pública: Una combinación de experiencia especializada completada exitosamente a nivel educativo de posgrado. Esta posición será calculada utilizando su currículum oficial de residencia o transcripción no oficial junto con solicitudes bajo esta Ley de Protección Civil. La restricción de edad no puede aplicarse si actualmente está sirviendo o ha servido previamente en un puesto federal de aplicación de la ley civil (no militar) cubierto por el Título 5 U.S.C. 8336 ((c) o el Título 5 USC. 8412 ((d). Veteranos Preferencia: También puede ser elegible para una cita excepcionada de reclutamiento de veteranos del servicio (VRA). La limitación de edades no se aplica si usted es elegible a la preferencia de los veteranos. Formación formal: Se le pedirá completar una orientación previa a la academia pagada durante aproximadamente dos (2) semanas en su puerto de origen. Luego asistirá a un programa de capacitación de 101 días CBP Operations Academy Posición en el Centro Federal de Entrenamiento de Fuerzas de Derecho (FLPOC) ubicado en Glynco, GABS. Esta formación consiste en completar las competencias básicas de la Ley de Protección contra incendios, examen de inmigración y luego recibirá un enlace físico a este sitio web, así como pasarán sus solicitudes de entrenamiento en línea. Asegúrese de revisar TODOS los detalles del anuncio de la oportunidad de trabajo y siga todas las instrucciones en el proceso de solicitud, incluidos los elementos (resumen, transcripciones, etc.) que debe presentar. Se le evaluará basándose en su currículum, documentos justificativos y el examen de ingreso a CBPO. Como suscriptor de la Red de Talentos de CBP, recibirá correos electrónicos mensuales con información sobre seminarios web, exposiciones profesionales y oportunidades futuras con OFO y CBP..