Border Protection Officer – Federal Law Enforcement

Customs and Border Protection; Eureka (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 incentive per year

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection seeks a CBPO to enforce border laws and ensure lawful entry. You will perform inspections, determine admissibility, and help safeguard the nation from threats while supporting legitimate travel and trade.

Starting pay varies by grade (GS-5/7/9) with promotion potential to GS-11/12, and eligible for overtime and extensive federal benefits. Applicants must meet rigorous citizenship, residency, and training requirements.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4, involving interacting with people and learning new facts.
• Education substitution allows a conferred bachelor's degree.
• Combination of general experience and college education may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforce the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry to the United States and related duties.

Skills

People skills

Decision making

Observational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection seeks a CBPO to enforce border laws and ensure lawful entry. You will perform inspections, determine admissibility, and help safeguard the nation from threats while supporting legitimate travel and trade.

Starting pay varies by grade (GS-5/7/9) with promotion potential to GS-11/12, and eligible for overtime and extensive federal benefits. Applicants must meet rigorous citizenship, residency, and training requirements.