Border Protection Officer: Federal LEO Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks dedicated Officers to join a large federal agency protecting U.S. borders. This full-time, entry-to-mid level role offers strong career stability, comprehensive benefits, and potential incentives as described below.

Positions are at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12. Salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with up to $45,000 overtime. Benefits include health/dental insurance and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a bachelor’s degree or completion of a full 4-year course.
• GS-7/GS-9 require specialized experience or education substitutions.
• Ability to perform inspections and enforce laws at borders/ports of entry.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Preventing smuggling and illicit goods and contraband.

Skills

Inspection skills

Decision making

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Public safety experience

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks dedicated Officers to join a large federal agency protecting U.S. borders. This full-time, entry-to-mid level role offers strong career stability, comprehensive benefits, and potential incentives as described below.

Positions are at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12. Salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with up to $45,000 overtime. Benefits include health/dental insurance and the Thrift Savings Plan.