Border Protection Officer: Enforce Immigration & Trade

Jobtome; South Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to secure the nation’s borders. Opportunities span entry to mid-career level with broad responsibilities across inspections, enforcement, and travel regulation.

Selected candidates may receive a recruitment incentive and competitive federal benefits, with location options across prioritized duty areas. A structured training program and retirement plans are provided.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience, 1 year at GS-4 OR a bachelor’s degree OR a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade, or a bachelor’s degree with SAA/GPA requirements, or graduate education.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade, or master’s degree or equivalent, or combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee flow of trade and travel and conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Detect and prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.
• Coordinate with other agencies as part of border security duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course leading to a bachelor’s degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to secure the nation’s borders. Opportunities span entry to mid-career level with broad responsibilities across inspections, enforcement, and travel regulation.

Selected candidates may receive a recruitment incentive and competitive federal benefits, with location options across prioritized duty areas. A structured training program and retirement plans are provided.