Border Protection Officer: Enforce & Secure the Borders

Jobtome; Garske (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified individuals for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role. This federal law enforcement career offers competitive base pay, strong benefits, and job stability within the DHS framework.

Salary ranges from GS-5 to GS-12 with promotion potential, plus overtime; recruitment incentives may apply based on location and service commitments. Positions include nationwide duty locations and comprehensive retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and enforcement procedures.
• Ability to perform inspections and determine admissibility.
• Strong judgment and decision-making under pressure.
• Effective communication with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances at points of entry.
• Determining admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.
• Supporting enforcement of trade and travel integrity.

Skills

CBP laws knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment & decision making

Border inspections

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified individuals for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role. This federal law enforcement career offers competitive base pay, strong benefits, and job stability within the DHS framework.

Salary ranges from GS-5 to GS-12 with promotion potential, plus overtime; recruitment incentives may apply based on location and service commitments. Positions include nationwide duty locations and comprehensive retirement plans.