Border Protection Officer – Federal LEO

Jobtome; Lincoln (NE); 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 seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to join the federal law enforcement workforce across the United States.

This role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States. Eligible candidates may be hired at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9/GS-12 levels with overtime potential and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a conferred bachelor’s degree.
• Education Substitution: a conferred bachelor's degree.
• Combination of Experience and Education is allowed.
• Formal Training: 103 days at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing 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 the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Skills

Laws & regs knowledge

Risk assessment

Interviewing skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to join the federal law enforcement workforce across the United States.

This role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States. Eligible candidates may be hired at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9/GS-12 levels with overtime potential and a robust benefits package.