Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO Career

Jobtome; McKeever (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS levels across the United States. The role emphasizes enforcing customs, immigration and agriculture laws while ensuring the flow of lawful travel and trade.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime and a broad benefits package, including health and retirement plans. Incentives may apply based on location and contract terms.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or equivalent.
• GS-9: 1 year of specialized experience at next lower grade or advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling.

Skills

CBP procedures

Border security knowledge

Inspections & admissibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3 years general experience

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS levels across the United States. The role emphasizes enforcing customs, immigration and agriculture laws while ensuring the flow of lawful travel and trade.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime and a broad benefits package, including health and retirement plans. Incentives may apply based on location and contract terms.