Border Protection Officer | Federal Law Enforcement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid annual and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs). This federal role offers base pay with overtime incentives and a robust benefits package. Positions span GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential promotion to higher grades, located across prioritized U.S.

duty locations including Arizona. Recruitment incentives may apply. Training and qualification requirements vary by grade and include considerations for education and experience.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience (1 year at GS-4) or bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience in inspections; education substitutions listed (SAA with GPA or grad study options).
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade; graduate degree or combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals to enter the United States.
• Prevent the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and other contraband.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs). This federal role offers base pay with overtime incentives and a robust benefits package. Positions span GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential promotion to higher grades, located across prioritized U.S.

duty locations including Arizona. Recruitment incentives may apply. Training and qualification requirements vary by grade and include considerations for education and experience.