Border Protection Officer: Federal Law Enforcement Career

Customs and Border Protection; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer (CBPO) role is a federal law enforcement position with nationwide duties at varying duty locations across the United States. You will enforce customs, immigration, agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine admissibility for entry.

GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels with annual base pay 41,863–127,464 USD, potential overtime up to 45,000, and a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4, or a conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, including inspecting persons, documents or goods for criminal activity.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade with specific duties and/or a combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring 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 illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study

Combination of Experience and Education

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer (CBPO) role is a federal law enforcement position with nationwide duties at varying duty locations across the United States. You will enforce customs, immigration, agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine admissibility for entry.

GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels with annual base pay 41,863–127,464 USD, potential overtime up to 45,000, and a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.