Border Protection Officer: Federal Law Enforcement Career

Jobtome; Barton (MD); 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) across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role supports the nation’s security by enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, while facilitating legitimate travel and trade.

Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with potential for advancement. Base salaries vary by grade, with overtime opportunities and comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and leave programs.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year equivalent to GS-4
• Education substitution: bachelor's degree
• Combination of experience and education considered for qualification

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Law enforcement procedures

Decision making

Interrogation & screening

Education

Bachelor's degree

GS-5/7/9 education requirements

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role supports the nation’s security by enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, while facilitating legitimate travel and trade.

Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with potential for advancement. Base salaries vary by grade, with overtime opportunities and comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and leave programs.