Border Protection Officer: Federal LEO Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Overtime pay eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to safeguard borders and enforce laws across a nationwide footprint. Duties include inspecting people and goods, determining admissibility, and ensuring lawful travel and trade flows.

Hiring at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12. There are comprehensive federal benefits and recruitment incentives, including incentive programs and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires: 3 years general experience or a 4-year degree or a combo 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 admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Preventing entry of prohibited goods and illegal smuggling.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to safeguard borders and enforce laws across a nationwide footprint. Duties include inspecting people and goods, determining admissibility, and ensuring lawful travel and trade flows.

Hiring at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12. There are comprehensive federal benefits and recruitment incentives, including incentive programs and overtime opportunities.