Border Protection Officer: Federal Law Enforcement

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders. The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility for entry.

CBPOs can receive overtime and benefits with a career path from GS-5 to higher grades. The position features competitive base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required for federal employment.
• Four-year degree or equivalent education may substitute for experience.
• Specialized experience requirements exist for GS levels and related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Enforcement of laws

Inspections of individuals

Immigration and customs knowledge

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders. The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility for entry.

CBPOs can receive overtime and benefits with a career path from GS-5 to higher grades. The position features competitive base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives.