Border Protection Officer: Federal LEO Role

Jobtome; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple grades, with base pay from $41,863 to $127,464 per year and substantial federal benefits.

Officers may receive up to $45,000 overtime and competitive recruitment incentives for prioritized duty locations. Positions require meeting GS-5/7/9 qualifications, eligibility for federal retirement plans, and completion of mandatory training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience (1 year at least GS-4) or education substitution as described in the announcement.
• Education Substitution: a conferred bachelor’s degree or completion of a full 4-year course leading to a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education options as described.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple grades, with base pay from $41,863 to $127,464 per year and substantial federal benefits.

Officers may receive up to $45,000 overtime and competitive recruitment incentives for prioritized duty locations. Positions require meeting GS-5/7/9 qualifications, eligibility for federal retirement plans, and completion of mandatory training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.