Border Protection Officer (Federal LEO)

Adzuna; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring CBPOs at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with opportunities for advancement to GS-11 and GS-12. The role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and goods, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade flows.

Starting base pay varies by grade, with overtime eligibility and a recruitment incentive program. Duties include preventing smuggling and enforcing border regulations nationwide.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 qualification options based on experience or education.
• U.S. citizenship required for CBPO roles.
• Experience in public safety or law enforcement advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel; prevent smuggling of contraband.
• Conduct border inspections and enforce related regulations.

Skills

Interviews

Inspections

Law enforcement procedures

Observational techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

None

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring CBPOs at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with opportunities for advancement to GS-11 and GS-12. The role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and goods, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade flows.

Starting base pay varies by grade, with overtime eligibility and a recruitment incentive program. Duties include preventing smuggling and enforcing border regulations nationwide.