Border Protection Officer — Entry Level

Adzuna; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce laws at borders, inspect people and goods, and safeguard travel and trade. Salaries vary by GS grade with overtime and federal benefits.

Locations nationwide include incentive programs and job stability. Qualified applicants may come from public safety, security, or law enforcement backgrounds, with education or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in public safety, security or law enforcement is considered.
• Ability to learn and apply a body of laws and regulations.
• Strong decision-making and observation skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at borders and related areas.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Prevent smuggling and illegal entry of goods and contraband.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce laws at borders, inspect people and goods, and safeguard travel and trade. Salaries vary by GS grade with overtime and federal benefits.

Locations nationwide include incentive programs and job stability. Qualified applicants may come from public safety, security, or law enforcement backgrounds, with education or equivalent experience.