Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO Career

Customs and Border Protection; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in entry and mid-level roles across the United States, including priority locations. The GS-5/7/9 grades offer base salaries with overtime potential and a competitive benefits package.

Selected candidates will undergo intensive federal training at the FLETC and may receive recruitment incentives. This role includes duties enforcing border, travel, and trade laws and ensuring national security.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 or equivalent, or education substitution with a bachelor's degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or higher education.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and law enforcement procedures is required.

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 and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP knowledge

L.E.O. duties

Judgment & decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in entry and mid-level roles across the United States, including priority locations. The GS-5/7/9 grades offer base salaries with overtime potential and a competitive benefits package.

Selected candidates will undergo intensive federal training at the FLETC and may receive recruitment incentives. This role includes duties enforcing border, travel, and trade laws and ensuring national security.