Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO

Jobtome; Lawton (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple GS levels.

Roles involve enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and ensuring admissibility while safeguarding the nation’s borders. The position offers base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with a multi-year contract.

Qualifications

• GS-5: One of: 3 years general exp (1 year at GS-4) with people-handling ability OR conferred bachelor's degree OR combination of exp and education.
• GS-7: One year of specialized exp at or above next lower grade with inspections/immigration duties OR conferred bachelor's with SAA/GPA requirement OR graduate education/combination of exp and education.
• GS-9: One year of specialized exp at or above next lower grade with duties including detention, enforcement of import/export laws, and risk assessment; education substitution options include master’s or higher or JD/LLB; combo options available.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Prevent illegal entry of people and prohibited goods and contraband.
• Complete duties with proper law enforcement methods and documentation.

Skills

CBP regulations knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Interviewing techniques

Risk assessment

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple GS levels.

Roles involve enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and ensuring admissibility while safeguarding the nation’s borders. The position offers base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with a multi-year contract.