Border Protection Officer — Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Vergennes (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple GS grades to secure the nation’s borders and enforce laws covering customs, immigration, and agriculture.

This full-time federal role offers strong base pay, comprehensive benefits, and potential overtime. Qualified applicants may start at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with opportunities for promotion to GS-11/GS-12; recruitment incentives are available for prioritized duty locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple GS grades to secure the nation’s borders and enforce laws covering customs, immigration, and agriculture.

This full-time federal role offers strong base pay, comprehensive benefits, and potential overtime. Qualified applicants may start at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with opportunities for promotion to GS-11/GS-12; recruitment incentives are available for prioritized duty locations.