Border Protection Officer: Enforce Law & Safeguard Trade

Jobtome; Milton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Leave benefits

Retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to protect the nation's borders. Entry-level to mid-career positions offer base pay, federal benefits, and retention incentives. Roles begin at GS-5/7/9 levels with potential career advancement to higher grades.

Officers may be stationed nationwide with comprehensive training and federal retirement benefits. A strong emphasis on vigilance, service, and integrity guides the workforce.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires one of: 3 years general experience (1 year at GS-4) with people-facing duties; or a bachelor’s degree; or combination of experience/education.
• GS-7 requires either 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade or advanced education/substitutions; or a mix of both.
• GS-9 requires one year specialized experience at next lower grade or graduate-level education, or a combination of both.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Public safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to protect the nation's borders. Entry-level to mid-career positions offer base pay, federal benefits, and retention incentives. Roles begin at GS-5/7/9 levels with potential career advancement to higher grades.

Officers may be stationed nationwide with comprehensive training and federal retirement benefits. A strong emphasis on vigilance, service, and integrity guides the workforce.