Border Protection Officer: Enforce Trade, Secure Borders

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Louisiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applications for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) positions in the United States. CBP is a large federal law enforcement agency under DHS, dedicated to securing borders from threats and enabling lawful travel and trade.

Entry and mid-level opportunities emphasize public safety, security, and career stability. Salary scales vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential promotions to GS-11/12, plus benefits and optional incentives.

Qualifications

• GS-5: A minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 or higher, or a conferred bachelor’s degree; OR a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, involving inspections and applying laws and regulations.
• Combination of General Experience and Education may be used to qualify for GS-5/GS-7.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applications for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) positions in the United States. CBP is a large federal law enforcement agency under DHS, dedicated to securing borders from threats and enabling lawful travel and trade.

Entry and mid-level opportunities emphasize public safety, security, and career stability. Salary scales vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential promotions to GS-11/12, plus benefits and optional incentives.