Border Protection Officer — Enforce Trade & Border Security

Jobtome; Sheldon (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in a nationally supervised federal role.

The position covers enforcement of customs and immigration laws, inspections, and admissibility determinations across multiple duty locations within the United States. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-12) with a potential for overtime pay and generous federal benefits, including health plans, leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• General safety awareness and integrity in public service.
• Ability to learn and apply a body of facts related to laws and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities under challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensuring flow of legitimate trade and travel while preventing illegal activities.
• Making determinations in compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in a nationally supervised federal role.

The position covers enforcement of customs and immigration laws, inspections, and admissibility determinations across multiple duty locations within the United States. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-12) with a potential for overtime pay and generous federal benefits, including health plans, leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan.