Border Protection Officer: Federal LEO Career

Jobtome; Morrisonville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce border, immigration and agriculture laws.

Entry and mid-level career roles are available with base pay and federal benefits, plus recruitment incentives and overtime opportunities. Positions at GS-5/7/9 levels offer varied duties and potential for growth, with prioritized locations and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and leave.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or college degree substitution.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or equivalent education; eligible for higher-level education substitutions.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next higher grade; advanced degrees may substitute.
• All positions require meeting CBP KSAOs and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.

Skills

CBP laws knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Decision making

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate level education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce border, immigration and agriculture laws.

Entry and mid-level career roles are available with base pay and federal benefits, plus recruitment incentives and overtime opportunities. Positions at GS-5/7/9 levels offer varied duties and potential for growth, with prioritized locations and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and leave.