Border Protection Officer: Enforce Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Otter Creek (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual and sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels across locations. The role includes enforcing border and commerce laws, inspecting people and vehicles, and determining admissibility at entry points.

Compensation ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year plus overtime up to $45,000. Benefits include health/dental insurance, generous leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year equivalent to GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or equivalent.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or master’s degree or two years of grad education or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine the admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods.

Skills

CBP laws

Law enforcement

Judgment under pressure

Interrogation techniques

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels across locations. The role includes enforcing border and commerce laws, inspecting people and vehicles, and determining admissibility at entry points.

Compensation ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year plus overtime up to $45,000. Benefits include health/dental insurance, generous leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.