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/

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