Border Protection Officer - Enforce Laws & Secure Borders

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

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is recruiting for a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO). This federal role offers entry to mid-level opportunities with duties that include enforcing immigration, customs and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Selections span GS-5/7/9 with potential for promotion, plus strong benefits and possible recruitment incentives. Duty locations include priority U.S.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 grade levels with promotion potential to GS-11/12.
• Experience or education substitutions as per CBP requirements.
• Applicants must meet citizenship, residency, and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Prevent smuggling and illegal entry of persons and goods.

Skills

CBP laws & regulations

Law enforcement procedures

Interrogation & interviewing

Observation & inspection

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Criminal investigation tools

Case management systems

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is recruiting for a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO). This federal role offers entry to mid-level opportunities with duties that include enforcing immigration, customs and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Selections span GS-5/7/9 with potential for promotion, plus strong benefits and possible recruitment incentives. Duty locations include priority U.S.