Border Protection Officer: Enforce Law & Secure Borders

Jobtome; Rio Rico (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking entry- and mid-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to help secure the nation's borders. The role features competitive base pay, federal benefits, and a robust retirement plan, with recruitment incentives for prioritized locations.

Assignments include enforcing immigration, customs, and trade laws; conducting inspections; and determining admissibility. Promotions paths to GS-11/12 are available with ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 level or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree
• Combination of general experience and education acceptable for qualification

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 contraband

Skills

People interaction

Public safety

Law enforcement basics

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking entry- and mid-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to help secure the nation's borders. The role features competitive base pay, federal benefits, and a robust retirement plan, with recruitment incentives for prioritized locations.

Assignments include enforcing immigration, customs, and trade laws; conducting inspections; and determining admissibility. Promotions paths to GS-11/12 are available with ongoing training.