Border Protection Officer — Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health insurance and federal benefits

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, and to inspect individuals and conveyances at U.S. ports of entry.

This role supports security and lawful entry, with a structured career path and federal benefits. Officers operate under GS pay grades with potential overtime and incentive programs, and may be assigned to prioritized duty locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 or equivalent.
• Education Substitution: conferred bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination: mix of general experience and education may qualify for GS-5/7/9.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws

border security

inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, and to inspect individuals and conveyances at U.S. ports of entry.

This role supports security and lawful entry, with a structured career path and federal benefits. Officers operate under GS pay grades with potential overtime and incentive programs, and may be assigned to prioritized duty locations nationwide.