Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Rio Rico (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades. The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and trade regulations, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility at U.S.

ports of entry. The occupation offers strong federal benefits, career stability, and potential overtime pay. Salary ranges vary by GS grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with opportunities for advancement to GS-11 and GS-12, plus incentive programs and a

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or advanced education (or a combination).
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or advanced education beyond the next lower grade.
• Citizenship and residency requirements apply for CBPO positions.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year degree substitution

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades. The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and trade regulations, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility at U.S.

ports of entry. The occupation offers strong federal benefits, career stability, and potential overtime pay. Salary ranges vary by GS grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with opportunities for advancement to GS-11 and GS-12, plus incentive programs and a