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If you are passionate about serving your country and working in a dynamic environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. As a Customs and Border Protection Officer, you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of Americans by safeguarding our borders, facilitating legitimate trade and travel, and enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.

To be successful in this role, you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment. You must also be able to adapt quickly to changing situations and prioritize tasks efficiently.

In addition to your technical skills and experience, you will undergo comprehensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA. This training will cover law enforcement procedures, immigration law, Spanish language, physical fitness, and firearms.

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• Facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances
• Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
• Prevent the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
• Residency: Must have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
• Age Limit: Must be referred before turning 40 (some exceptions apply for federal or veteran candidates)

As a Customs and Border Protection Officer, you will have access to comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, vision, sick and annual leave, and retirement plans including a Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a Roth 401(k)).

Click the link below to access the job posting on USAJOBS and submit your application.

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Protect America's borders and contribute to the nation's economic prosperity as a Customs and Border Protection Officer. You will be part of a 60,000+ workforce that enforces customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, facilitates trade and travel, and conducts inspections.

• Enforce laws and regulations related to customs, immigration, and agriculture.
• Facilitate legitimate trade and travel while preventing illegal entry and smuggling.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.

To qualify for this role, you must have one of the following:

• Experience: Three years of general work experience demonstrating ability to interact with the public and apply information.
• Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination: A combination of general work experience and college education.

This career ladder position offers comprehensive federal benefits, including health, dental, vision, sick and annual leave, and retirement plans. As a CBPO, you will also receive recruitment incentives and overtime pay opportunities.

New hires will undergo two weeks of paid pre-academy orientation followed by 101 days of training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). This training includes law enforcement procedures, immigration law, Spanish language, physical fitness, and firearms.

As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you will receive monthly updates about webinars, hiring events, and future CBP opportunities.

This is a rewarding career in law enforcement where you will be part of a team protecting America's interests and securing the nation. As a Customs and Border Protection Officer, you will be responsible for safeguarding the country's borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing economic prosperity.

About the Role:

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Facilitate legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• GS-5: One year of experience demonstrating ability to interact with the public and apply information, or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• GS-7: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level including inspections, law enforcement, and regulatory compliance, or bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (3.0+ GPA) or one year of graduate-level education.

Benefits:

• Annual Base Salary: $40,332 - $09,952 per year.
• Overtime pay up to 45,000 annually.
• Comprehensive federal benefits, including health, dental, vision, sick leave, and retirement plans.

How to Apply:

1. Click the 'Apply' button.
2. Select 'Customs and Border Protection Officer' as your position of interest.
3. Submit your application through USAJOBS, including required documents like resume and transcripts.

As a Customs and Border Protection Officer, you will be part of our dynamic team that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.

Typical assignments include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations. You will facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel while conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances. Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States is also a critical aspect of this role.

You will prevent the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Additionally, you will provide support to the Department of Homeland Security workforce by participating in various initiatives aimed at promoting national security and public safety.

To be successful in this role, you must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should be able to work effectively with diverse groups of people, including colleagues, stakeholders, and members of the public.

You must have a strong understanding of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations. Additionally, you should be proficient in using relevant software and technology to conduct inspections and gather intelligence.

• Detaining suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws and/or arresting violators using the proper law enforcement methods.
• Enforcing laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping.
• Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats.

As a Customs and Border Protection Officer, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. You will have access to generous annual and sick leave, as well as participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

You may be eligible to receive an additional 15%-25% of your salary each year for the first three (3) years of employment in addition to any overtime pay. Some locations may offer 25% for four (4) years.

Other benefits include health, dental, and other insurance plans, as well as opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

You must meet certain eligibility requirements to apply for this position. These include U.S. citizenship, primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years, and age restrictions. Veterans' preference may also apply.

Formal training includes two-week orientation and 101-day academy at FLETC in Glynco, GA. Spanish training may be required for certain locations.

As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, youll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year.

Joining H&R Block as a seasonal, experienced Tax Professional means youll serve clients with diverse tax needs with the support of an expert team, dedicated to providing you with advanced tax training youll need to be successful.

• Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
• CPA or Enrolled Agent certification
• Experience completing complex returns (individual, trust, partnership)
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
• Experience conducting virtual tax interviews
• Experience with tax planning and audit support
• Sales and/or marketing experience

1 - Enrollment in or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.

• Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools video, phone, chat, email
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns
• Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services
• Provide clients with IRS support
  • All certification levels can provide tax notice services
  • Circular 230 associates can provide audit representation
• Mentor and support teammates

Your Expertise:

• Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment1
• Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
• Experience completing individual returns
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort working with virtual tools video, phone and chat
• Ability to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing
• Must complete continuing education requirement and meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements
• High school diploma / equivalent or higher

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various locations, typically within a close proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The process of loading and unloading trailers utilizes the same techniques, technology, and procedures as those applied by dock workers.

• Loading and unloading cargo efficiently.
• Performing various tasks such as check-in, tractor/trailer inspection, tractor setup, and pickup and delivery of cargo.
• Exercising independent judgment regarding the building and tearing down of trailers to optimize time usage, resources, energy, and physical demands effectively and efficiently, while adhering to all weight distribution laws.
• Other duties assigned by management.
• Operating a forklift when necessary.
• Completing routine paperwork accurately and logging loading sheets properly.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• At least one year of verifiable experience in operating a tractor/trailer (candidates with less than a year may be eligible for training).

• Class-A CDL with endorsements for doubles/triples, tanker, and hazardous materials.
• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.
• Good stable work record.
• Safe driving record, verified through Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and previous employment history.
• Passing a pre-employment drug screen and meeting Department of Transportation (DOT) medical requirements.

• Competitive wages paid at Teamster Union Scale, exceeding industry standards.
• Overtime pay after 8 hours per day.
• Health and welfare benefits with no employee-paid premiums.
• 7 days of sick leave each January 1st.
• Personal days, paid holidays, and vacation time allowing up to 3 weeks of paid time off without using additional leave.
• Life insurance coverage through a multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund.
• Opportunity to contribute to a Teamsters National 401(k) plan.
• Pension plan participation with no costs to employees.
• Profit-sharing program for participating employees.

Variable work schedule based on terminal location.

This is an hourly position paid weekly.

We provide best-in-class Less-than-Truckload (LTL) transportation services nationwide, dedicated to quality, safety, and exceptional customer service. With over a century of experience and extensive network, we cater to businesses of all sizes and industries.

An exceptional opportunity awaits those interested in a career in law enforcement. 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.

Duty Locations – Incentives available for some locations

• Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CA; Key West, FL; etc.
• Honolulu, HI; Portal, ND; etc.
• Calexico, CA;

• Annual Base Salary - GS-9: $61,111 - $124,443 per year
• Location Recruitment Incentives - 15%-25% of salary each year for up to 4 years
• Generous Benefits Package - health, dental, annual and sick leave, Thrift Savings Plan

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Age Restriction: Must be referred before your 40th birthday (some exceptions apply).
• Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans may qualify for excepted service appointment.

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