Border Protection Officer: Federal Law Enforcement Career

Adzuna; Lone Tree (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at several grades across the United States. The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility of travelers and goods.

Includes overtime potential and federal employment benefits. Recruitment incentives may apply with location-based offers and a structured training program following selective placement.

Qualifications

• GS-5: A minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 level, or education substitution (bachelor's degree).
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience; inspecting persons, documents or goods; applying laws and regulations.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience; detaining violators; enforcing import/export laws; risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Assess and determine eligibility for entry into the United States; prevent smuggling and illegal entry.

Skills

Public safety experience

Observation skills

Judgment and decision-making

Reading laws and regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at several grades across the United States. The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility of travelers and goods.

Includes overtime potential and federal employment benefits. Recruitment incentives may apply with location-based offers and a structured training program following selective placement.