Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Federal benefits: health, dental, TSP

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in the United States.

The agency hires for GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades with potential promotion to GS-11/GS-12 and offers a robust benefits package including health, dental, annual and sick leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with a four-year service contract.

Qualifications

• 3 years general experience, or 1 year at GS-4, or equivalent education
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of full 4-year course leading to a degree
• Combination of experience and education may apply

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• Inspect individuals and conveyances
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
• Prevent illegal entry of persons and contraband

Skills

Public safety experience

Observation techniques

Interviewing suspects

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in the United States.

The agency hires for GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades with potential promotion to GS-11/GS-12 and offers a robust benefits package including health, dental, annual and sick leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with a four-year service contract.