Border Protection Officer — Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Martinez (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades, with base pay from $41,863 to $127,464 per year and potential overtime up to $45,000. The position offers federal benefits, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Duty locations include nationwide postings with prioritized locations offering recruitment incentives. Citizenship, residency, and age requirements apply; training occurs at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree (GS-5) or specialized experience for higher grades.
• Ability to perform inspections of persons, documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures to enforce entry rights and trade.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments under field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at borders or ports of entry.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.
• Apply CBP procedures for threat assessment and enforcement.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Risk assessment

Inspection techniques

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades, with base pay from $41,863 to $127,464 per year and potential overtime up to $45,000. The position offers federal benefits, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Duty locations include nationwide postings with prioritized locations offering recruitment incentives. Citizenship, residency, and age requirements apply; training occurs at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in