Border Protection Officer: Dynamic Federal LEO Career

Jobtome; Wells (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at entry points.

You will conduct inspections, determine admissibility, and help prevent illegal entry and contraband, contributing to national security and lawful trade and travel. Salary varies by GS grade (GS-5 to GS-9 or higher) with base pay from $41,863 to $127,464 per year plus overtime.

Qualifications

• 3 years general experience OR 1 year at GS-4 equivalent
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study
• Combination of general experience AND completed college education can be used for qualification

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Skills

CBP laws and regulations

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment and decision making

Import/export control

Primary inspection interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Experience + Education substitution

Job description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at entry points.

You will conduct inspections, determine admissibility, and help prevent illegal entry and contraband, contributing to national security and lawful trade and travel. Salary varies by GS grade (GS-5 to GS-9 or higher) with base pay from $41,863 to $127,464 per year plus overtime.