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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. 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-5 and GS-7 $41,863 - $112,415 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-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 a body of facts; OR Education 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 Combination 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 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 while applying Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. Making determinations in compliance with laws and regulations that may lead to arrests, seizure of property, fines, and/or penalties based on findings. OR for the GS-7 grade level: Education 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. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized work experience equivalent to the next lower grade level AND graduate level education 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. See the GS-9 Job Opportunity Announcement (JOAs) at USAJOBS, the federal government’s 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 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 . You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our nation . En Español: Oficial de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBPO) - Nuevos incentivos para contratar personal 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, DC; Key West, Miami y Orlando, FL; Honolulu, HI; Chicago, IL; Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren y Vance, ME; Detroit, Port Huron, y Sault Marie Stelain, MI; Portage and International Falls, MN; Raymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, and Wildgate, MT; Columbus and Santa Teresa, NM; Alexandria Bay, Champford, Massena, Trout River and Buffalo, NYFO; The New York Post Office, Dundee and Dunseat Fields, Hidalgo Beach, Dallas-Offrey, El Paso, Pompidouza, Los Estados Unidos y otras oficinas operativas están listadas como vacantes en el futuro. Salario y Incentivos para el reclutamiento de ubicaciones de trabajo e Beneficios **Incentivo a la contratación** Los oficiales recién nombrados de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (según lo definido en 5 CFR 575.102) recibirán un incentivo de hasta 15.000 dólares 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, Jack Eastman, Madawaska, Buren, Michigan: Vanceboro: Detroit, Port Huron, Sault Sainte Marie: GS Portage, International Falls: Montana: Raymond, Sweetgrass New York: Minnesota Bay, Champlaingate, Mesa, Key Trout A. Este es un puesto en la escalera de carrera con una progresión del nivel GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, y GS-12. Usted será elegible para una promoción al siguiente nivel superior (sin volver a aplicar) una vez que complete con éxito 52 semanas en cada grado. Las promociones están a discreción de la agencia. Los funcionarios son elegibles para seleccionar entre una serie de beneficios federales de empleo que incluyen planes de salud, dentales y otros seguros, un programa generoso de licencias anuales y por enfermedad, y participación en el Plan de Ahorro de ahorros, un plan de jubilación similar a una oferta tradicional y ROTH( 401k). Usted califica para el nivel de grado GS-7 si posee uno de los siguientes: Experiencia: Un mínimo de un (1) año de experiencia laboral especializada a tiempo completo equivalente al siguiente nivel inferior que incluye: Realizar inspecciones físicas de personas, documentos o bienes por actividad criminal, fraude y/o operaciones ilegales. Utilizando técnicas observacionales, evaluar hechos y revisar la documentación mientras se aplican leyes y regulaciones federales, estatales o locales. Tomando decisiones en cumplimiento de las leyes e reglamentos que pueden conducir a arrestos, incautación de propiedades, multas y / o sanciones basadas en hallazgos. O para el grado GS-7. Consulte el Anuncio de Oportunidades Laborales GS-9 (JOAs) en USAJOBS, el sitio oficial de empleo del gobierno federal para determinar si usted califica. Otros requisitos: Ciudadanía: Debe ser un ciudadano estadounidense para solicitar este puesto. Residencia: debe haber tenido la residencia primaria de los Estados Unidos (incluyendo protectorados según se declara bajo el derecho internacional) durante al menos tres (3) de los últimos cinco (5) años. Restricción de edad: De acuerdo con la Ley Pública 100-238, esta posición está cubierta por disposiciones de jubilación policial. Los candidatos deben ser remitidos a la selección al cargo de Oficial de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza antes de alcanzar su 40 cumpleaños de conformidad con la Directiva 251-03. Esta capacitación consiste en habilidades básicas para hacer cumplir la ley, leyes de inmigración, entrenamiento con armas de fuego, examen de carga / bolsas / mercancía, aptitud física, etc. Los candidatos asignados a las fronteras sur, Miami o Puerto Rico deben asistir y pasar un programa de formación española online que se completará en su puerto de origen. Se requiere una finalización exitosa de la Academia para este puesto. Cómo solicitar: haga clic en el botón Aplicar en este sitio web. Usted estará vinculado a la página de CBP Talent Network. Para posiciones de interés , seleccione Oficial de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza . Luego recibirá un link) al CBPO JOJOAs) en USABS para completar su solicitud. Asegúrese de revisar los detalles del anuncio de oportunidad de trabajo y seguir todas las instrucciones en el proceso de aplicación, incluidos artículos (resumen, etc.)