Border Protection Officer: Enforce Laws & Secure Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 incentive per year with

Up to $15,000 incentive per year with

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to perform inspections, enforce immigration and trade laws, and ensure the lawful flow of people and goods at U.S. borders. Base pay varies by GS grade with strong benefits, and promotion potential to higher grades is available.

Training and relocation incentives may apply. The role offers challenging, mission-driven work within a premier federal agency, with overtime opportunities and a robust benefits

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 eligibility based on experience or education.
• Citizenship and residency requirements apply.
• Successful completion of mandatory training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances and determine entry admissibility.
• Prevent illicit entry and smuggling of contraband across borders.

Skills

Public safety experience

Interpersonal skills

Laws and regulations application

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to perform inspections, enforce immigration and trade laws, and ensure the lawful flow of people and goods at U.S. borders. Base pay varies by GS grade with strong benefits, and promotion potential to higher grades is available.

Training and relocation incentives may apply. The role offers challenging, mission-driven work within a premier federal agency, with overtime opportunities and a robust benefits