Border Protection Officer - Federal LEO with Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual and sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at U.S. borders. Positions span entry to mid-level with potential for promotion to GS-11/12 levels.

Roles include inspections, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal entry, with comprehensive federal benefits and possible recruitment incentives. Selected officers will be assigned to various duty locations across the United States and undergo required training; citizenship, residency,

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4; education substitution allowed.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade; education substitution available.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience higher than next lower grade; graduate education or combo accepted.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry of individuals and contraband.

Skills

Public safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at U.S. borders. Positions span entry to mid-level with potential for promotion to GS-11/12 levels.

Roles include inspections, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal entry, with comprehensive federal benefits and possible recruitment incentives. Selected officers will be assigned to various duty locations across the United States and undergo required training; citizenship, residency,