Border Protection Officer: Enforce Trade & Safeguard Borders

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Sidney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs to join a federal law enforcement team protecting the nation’s borders. The role offers base pay with potential overtime, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans under the federal system.

Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with promotion potential; duty locations span the United States, including high-demand Texas postings. Applicants may qualify based on education or prior public safety experience.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or education substitution with a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience at the next lower grade, including performing physical inspections and applying laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing the flow of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.
• Promoting legitimate travel and trade and enforcing related requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs to join a federal law enforcement team protecting the nation’s borders. The role offers base pay with potential overtime, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans under the federal system.

Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with promotion potential; duty locations span the United States, including high-demand Texas postings. Applicants may qualify based on education or prior public safety experience.