Border Protection Officer: Action, Intelligence, Duty

Customs and Border Protection; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles support national security and border integrity. Officers enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine entry admissibility.

The position offers competitive base pay, overtime opportunities, and federal benefits, with recruitment incentives based on location. The GS-5 to GS-9 levels provide varied salary scales and career advancement potential, including a path to GS-11/GS-12 with ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience in public safety, security, or law enforcement is required for GS-5/7/9.
• Ability to meet and deal with people and apply a body of facts.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify for higher grades.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and contraband.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public safety experience

Attention to detail

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles support national security and border integrity. Officers enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine entry admissibility.

The position offers competitive base pay, overtime opportunities, and federal benefits, with recruitment incentives based on location. The GS-5 to GS-9 levels provide varied salary scales and career advancement potential, including a path to GS-11/GS-12 with ongoing