Border Protection Officer: Enforce Laws & Safeguard Borders

Adzuna; Vado (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Incentive

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Federal benefits

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs with incentive-based duty locations across the United States. Positions span GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels, with salaries based on grade and location. The role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, inspecting people and goods at borders, and determining entry admissibility.

Recruitment incentives may apply, with overtime potential. Selected candidates may receive location-based duty assignments and comprehensive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• GS-5: One of: 3 years general experience (1 year at GS-4) or a conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course; OR a combination of general experience and education.
• GS-7: One year specialized experience at next lower grade; or bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement; or 1 year graduate-level education; or combination of experience and education.
• GS-9: One year specialized experience at next lower grade; or master’s degree or two years of grad education; or combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Duties include: enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and contraband.

Education

GS-5 qualifications (experience or education)

Education substitution: Bachelor's degree

Combination of Experience and Education

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs with incentive-based duty locations across the United States. Positions span GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels, with salaries based on grade and location. The role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, inspecting people and goods at borders, and determining entry admissibility.

Recruitment incentives may apply, with overtime potential. Selected candidates may receive location-based duty assignments and comprehensive federal benefits.