Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO with Strong Benefits

Adzuna; Athens (LA); 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) across multiple grades. This federal law enforcement role enforces customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspects travelers and goods, and determines admissibility at U.S.

entry points. Starting salaries vary by grade ($41,863 to $127,464 annually) with overtime potential up to $45,000, plus comprehensive benefits; recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year may apply with a signed service

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 eligibility criteria including education or general/public safety experience.
• Education substitution allows a bachelor's degree or higher for GS-5/7/9.
• Combination of experience and education allowed for GS-5/9.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of persons and conveyances at points of entry.
• Determining admissibility and preventing illegal entries and contraband.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate level education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple grades. This federal law enforcement role enforces customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspects travelers and goods, and determines admissibility at U.S.

entry points. Starting salaries vary by grade ($41,863 to $127,464 annually) with overtime potential up to $45,000, plus comprehensive benefits; recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year may apply with a signed service