Border Protection Officer: Enforce Law & Secure Borders

Customs and Border Protection; Indianola (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer (CBPO) roles offer positions at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with starting salaries ranging from $41,863 to $127,464 per year. The agency emphasizes vigilance, service, and integrity while securing the nation’s borders and facilitating lawful travel and trade.

CBPOs may receive overtime pay and federal benefits including health insurance, leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or a 4-year bachelor's degree or combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade level or equivalent education/substitution.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade level; advanced education/co mbinations allowed.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances for compliance.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States and prevent illegal entry of people and contraband.

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer (CBPO) roles offer positions at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with starting salaries ranging from $41,863 to $127,464 per year. The agency emphasizes vigilance, service, and integrity while securing the nation’s borders and facilitating lawful travel and trade.

CBPOs may receive overtime pay and federal benefits including health insurance, leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.