Thread: Customs and Border Protection Accepting Applications

CBP Accepting Applications

Posted: 1:39 pm MST November 18, 2010

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection is now hiring officers.

The primary responsibilities of a CBP officer are to protect the nation’s ports of entry by detecting and preventing terrorist and weapons of mass destruction from entering the U.S. while facilitating the orderly flow of legitimate trade and travelers. CBP officers perform the full range of inspection, passenger and cargo analysis, examination and law enforcement activities relating to revenue and trade, seizure of contraband, interdiction of agricultural pests and diseases and admissibility of persons.

These are full-time, uniformed positions starting at the GS-5 to GS-7 level that pay approximately $30,030 - $37,198 annually with the opportunity of making up to an additional $35,000 in overtime. Qualified applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 36 (waivers are accepted for qualified Veterans), have been a U.S. citizen for the past three years, have a valid driver’s license and pass a thorough background investigation, medical examination, fitness test and drug test.

The employment opportunity requires regular qualification and carrying of firearms, includes a generous benefits package and 17 - 19 weeks of paid training at the Field Operations Academy, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Ga. Applicants are encouraged to attend job fair events, in their areas, to learn further information and qualifications for consideration.

Applicants will be able to apply online starting November 16, 2010 until November 23, 2010. Applications must be filed on the USAJobs website . http://jobview.usajobs.gov/

KFOXTV.com.

http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/25841874/detail.html

Glynco, Georgia? Why there? That's not anywhere near the border. Anyway, I always have a HEADS-UP when the government starts hiring more people in any capacity. For one thing, it's more of our money being spent. Of course Washington has no clue what a deficit is. But, more importantly, it means they are up to something. With talks of amnesty abound, don't think they are planning something to help secure the border and enforce the law...

Does anyone have any ideas about what they are up to?

Originally Posted by GoodVibrations

. . . Does anyone have any ideas about what they are up to?

They hire people from all over the country, train them and move them to the border to work.

Train them to work while discussing amnesty? That's an oxymoron. They are up to something. Training them, but maybe not for the border.

After all these years, if anyone on here thinks they are finally wanting to secure the border, then there is some real cheap land in Dabai.

They hire and trian new border agents all of the time because there is a very high turnover rate because it is a very demanding job.

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I.C.E. Careers

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the largest investigative agency in the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for enforcing the nation's immigration and customs laws. ICE has more than 20,000 employees working in 400 offices in the U.S. and around the world.

ICE’s homeland security mission is carried out by a wide variety of law enforcement, intelligence and mission support professionals — all of whom have the opportunity to contribute to the safety and security of our country.

In addition to the core law enforcement occupations, there are also a wide range of professional and administrative functions that support the ICE mission.

Related Links
The following sites provide additional information that may be helpful to those interested in federal law enforcement career opportunities:
www.usajobs.gov - Main job site for ICE positions
www.fletc.gov - Federal Law Enforcement Training Center site
www.dhs.gov/careers - Department of Homeland Security careers pages
www.opm.gov - Office of Personnel Management

http://www.ice.gov/careers/

I hope this info helps someone find a job.

About CBP Careers:

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CBP Agriculture Specialist

Border Patrol Agent

Current Mission and Operational Support Positions


We are CBP!
(10/01/2010)

Who We Are
We are U.S. Customs and Border Protection – CBP.
CBP is the largest law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security.
We presently have over 58,000 employees serving both nationwide and overseas.

What We Do
CBP’s priority mission is to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States and ensuring the security of our nation at America's borders and ports of entry. We must maintain this line of defense while allowing legitimate travel and trade that is vital to our economy and way of life.

CBP is responsible for apprehending individuals attempting to enter the United States illegally; stemming the flow of illegal drugs and other contraband; protecting our agricultural and economic interests from harmful pests and diseases; protecting American businesses from theft of their intellectual property; and regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. trade laws. ( On a Typical Day During Fiscal Year 2008, CBP… )

Types of Careers with CBP
In general, CBP has two categories of careers:

Our Frontline Law Enforcement and Mission Critical Occupations

Most of CBP’s workforce serves on the frontline.

Over 20,000 Border Patrol Agents protect 1,900 miles of our border with Mexico and 5,000 miles of our border with Canada. ( Border Patrol Agent )

More than 20,000 CBP Officers ensure the Nation’s safety by screening passengers and cargo at over 300 ports of entry. ( CBP Officer )

Nearly 1,000 Air and Marine Interdiction Agents use their specialized training and high-tech equipment to prevent people, weapons, narcotics, and conveyances from illegal entry by air and water. ( Air & Marine )

Over 2,200 CBP Agriculture Specialists work to curtail the spread of harmful pests and plant and animal diseases that may harm America’s farms and food supply, and to avert bio- and agro-terrorism. ( CBP Agriculture Specialist )

Nearly 2,500 employees in CBP revenue positions collect over $30 billion annually in entry duties and taxes through the enforcement of trade and tariff laws. These collections provide the second largest revenue for the U.S. Government. In addition, they fulfill the agency’s trade mission by appraising and classifying imported merchandise. These employees serve in positions such as import specialist, auditor, international trade specialist, and textile analyst. ( Import Specialist )


Operational and Mission Support Positions
CBP has 8,000 employees working in support of our frontline occupations. Below are only a few of the positions contributing behind the scenes.

Operational support: intelligence research specialists, sector enforcement specialists, paralegals, and CBP Technicians.

Mission support: IT specialists, management analysts, contract specialists, human resource specialists, mission support specialists, mechanics, budget analysts, purchasing agents, and security specialists.

You can see all current CBP vacancies by searching the USAJobs Web site. ( USAJobs )

All selected applicants must be U.S. citizens and must successfully complete a background investigation.

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