Border Protection Officer (CBPO) – Federal LEO Career

Jobtome; Everson (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs). The role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

CBPOs enjoy federal benefits and potential recruitment incentives. Selected officers may be stationed at prioritized locations with incentive bonuses and a structured career progression from GS-5 to GS-12 grades, with overtime

Qualifications

• GS-5 grade requires 3 years general experience or a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or a 4-year degree with SAA/GPA requirements.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or combination of both.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect persons and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine admissibility and eligibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Judgment accuracy

Public safety mindset

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

4-year degree requirement (education substitution)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs). The role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

CBPOs enjoy federal benefits and potential recruitment incentives. Selected officers may be stationed at prioritized locations with incentive bonuses and a structured career progression from GS-5 to GS-12 grades, with overtime