Border Protection Officer: Enforce Law & Secure U.S. Borders

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Presidio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws at points of entry across the United States.

The position offers stepwise GS pay levels (GS-5/7/9) with potential promotion to GS-11/12, strong benefits, and opportunities for recruitment incentives based on duty location. Selected candidates undergo federal law enforcement training and will serve in a role that protects borders and supports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Experience in public safety, security, military police, or law enforcement.
• Citizenship and residency requirements as described in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent smuggling and illegal entry of people and goods.
• Conduct inspections of persons, documents or goods.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Law enforcement techniques

Judgment & decision-making

Interrogation & questioning

Observation & screening

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws at points of entry across the United States.

The position offers stepwise GS pay levels (GS-5/7/9) with potential promotion to GS-11/12, strong benefits, and opportunities for recruitment incentives based on duty location. Selected candidates undergo federal law enforcement training and will serve in a role that protects borders and supports