Border Protection Officer — Federal Law Enforcement

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

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is recruiting CBPOs with entry and mid-level paths across the United States. The role offers base pay, strong federal benefits, and job stability, plus recruitment incentives for prioritized locations.

Typical duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting people and conveyances; assessing admissibility; and preventing illegal entry and smuggling. Multiple GS levels and career progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• CBP knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures to enforce entry and trade controls.
• Ability to perform inspections of persons, documents, and goods for compliance with laws.
• Decision making under time pressure to determine admissibility and actions.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances for compliance and risk.
• Determining admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.
• Promoting lawful trade and travel through inspections.

Skills

Law knowledge

Inspection skills

Rapid decision making

Imports/exports control

Primary inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is recruiting CBPOs with entry and mid-level paths across the United States. The role offers base pay, strong federal benefits, and job stability, plus recruitment incentives for prioritized locations.

Typical duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting people and conveyances; assessing admissibility; and preventing illegal entry and smuggling. Multiple GS levels and career progression opportunities are available.