Lots of changes with new Management, Jobs evolve and roles are changing constantly. Very business and a professional work place. I would recommend this place.
3.0
Supervisory Air and Marine Interdiction Officer | Jacksonville, FL | Sep 4, 2018
Hard work for those who like the job. Great hide out for those who don't like the job.
Great carrier to start with however too many high positions given to people who don't have the neccesary experience to do the job they are supposed to do.
2.0
Maritime Enforcement Specialist | Tucson, AZ | Oct 24, 2015
under staffed under compensated
This job requires an advanced degree or equivalent experience.
The starting pay for new hires is gs-5. very low salary. we are considered mission critical. we don't have any breaks are required to stay at a console for eight hours. Meals are eaten at your work station. As mission critical employees we were required to stay during the government shutdown.
. The day begins by.having an assignment in primary inspections or secondary inspections. In primary you would inspect all passengers in your line seeking admission into the U.S. This entails inspection all passports for validity and or counterfeit..making. You are also looking .for those persons who are overstays or persons who are out of status under the visa they are using, F-1 B-1 B-2 etc.
In secondary you make a determination of an individuals admissibility based upon the referral from the primary inspector. If the subject is admisable.you admit them. If not you either .defer them to the district office or...based on the documents presented declare them inadmissible to enter the U.S. This then requires a charge of..212 .7A.(I)(I)(1) intending Immigrant or immigrant without the proper documents.
I learned that people will do or say anything to enter the U.S They all have hidden agendas and each case is different
Since the merger of Immigration and Customs. It has been one sided being that Customs took over Immigration and knows nothing about it. They continue to make mistakes because they refuse to seek the input of legacy Immigration officials.
Great bonds with the legacy Immigration inspectors . This made the job enjoyable,
The hardest. part of the job was being under staffed with trained well seasoned officers after the merger.
The most enjoyable part of the job was knowing I was protecting our borders from .terrorist and those wh
Had a great experience working in the Internal Affairs office. Great co-worker. Interesting work. Satisfaction of doing a job that was very important to the integrity and survival of CBP as a legitimate law enforcement agency that properly polices itself.
Productive and fun place to work while providing opportunities for advancement.
Best job ever. Gave me a shot at a career and balanced family life together with good pay and retirement benefits. A great place to show off your talents as an employee and manager.
I worked for CBP for over 35 years and progressed from an entry-level position to branch chief. There was much room for advancement for a motivated and hard-working employee.
ProsRetirement system, advancement potential
ConsNot all managers and supervisors were equally competent
I enjoy working here. The people are great. I’m just ready to work in a place with a more stable schedule for my family. Im looking for a Monday through Friday, full time career. Being a Federal Officer I work rotating shifts.
5.0
Maritime Enforcement Specialist | Swanton, VT | Oct 5, 2019
Like the work
Typical day at work consists of looking at the statistics of what is going on and getting them recorded and ready to be sent out to a designated distribution list.
A very good job and one that will make you a better individual.
A very interesting and challenging job. You must be at your best and will receive satisfaction and be able to provide for love ones. No two days are the same. You will make a great sacrifice but at the end it is well worth it.
Questions And Answers about Customs and Border Protection
What's the minimum education required to qualify and apply this job
Asked Sep 27, 2017
Minimum qualification is based on experience; 3 years of general full time work experience for CBPO and 1 year general full time work experience for BPA.
Answered Mar 13, 2019
Highschool
Answered Oct 9, 2018
How did you get your first interview at Customs and Border Protection?
Asked Jul 11, 2016
Is to make client happy
Answered Jul 21, 2017
Is to watch dangerous place so that people can not make trouble
Answered Jul 21, 2017
Is 38 the cut off age for Customs and Border Protection?
Asked Dec 4, 2018
The cut off is 40 for both CBPO and BPA, unless you are a qualifying veteran.
Answered Mar 13, 2019
The cut off for both CBPO and Border Patrol Agent is 40 unless you are a qualified veteran.
Answered Mar 13, 2019
How are the working hours at Customs and Border Protection?
Asked Mar 13, 2017
For security is 24 hrs which depends with your shift at a given time
Answered Jun 20, 2018
24hours to make the place safety
Answered Jul 21, 2017
What is Customs and Border Protection sick leave policy? How many sick days do you get per year?
