Border Protection Officer: Enforce and Inspect US Borders

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Redford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The agency offers a challenging federal law enforcement career with duties including enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and ensuring the flow of legitimate travel and trade.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with promotion potential to GS-11/12. Incentives up to $15,000 per year may apply based on location selection, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience performing duties that require ability to meet and deal with people and apply a body of facts.
• Specialized experience or education substitutions as described for GS-5/7.
• Ability to learn and apply a body of facts and regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People interaction

Inspection

Regulatory compliance

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The agency offers a challenging federal law enforcement career with duties including enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and ensuring the flow of legitimate travel and trade.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with promotion potential to GS-11/12. Incentives up to $15,000 per year may apply based on location selection, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.