Border Protection Officer — Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Edwardsville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) protect the nation’s borders in a diverse federal agency. The role includes inspecting persons and conveyances, enforcing customs and immigration laws, and determining admissibility for entry to the United States.

It offers base pay across GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with strong benefits and possible overtime rewards. Recruitment incentives offer up to $15,000 per year with multi-year service contracts.

Qualifications

• GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grade levels with potential promotion to GS-11/GS-12.
• Education Substitution: bachelor’s degree or 4-year degree from accredited college.
• Combination of Experience and Education may apply.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Calculate admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and prohibit contraband.

Skills

People interaction

Learn and apply facts

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Graduate education allowed

Combination of exp. & education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) protect the nation’s borders in a diverse federal agency. The role includes inspecting persons and conveyances, enforcing customs and immigration laws, and determining admissibility for entry to the United States.

It offers base pay across GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with strong benefits and possible overtime rewards. Recruitment incentives offer up to $15,000 per year with multi-year service contracts.