Border Protection Officer: Enforce Law, Secure Borders

Customs and Border Protection; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to serve in the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession.

This role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, ensuring lawful travel and trade, and inspecting individuals and conveyances at points of entry. Salary varies by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime pay and strong federal benefits.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or combination.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or advanced education.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or graduate-level education or combination.

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 of individuals and prohibited goods and drugs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to serve in the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession.

This role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, ensuring lawful travel and trade, and inspecting individuals and conveyances at points of entry. Salary varies by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime pay and strong federal benefits.