Border Protection Officer: Field Enforcement & Travel

Jobtome; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Overtime pay

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to secure the nation’s borders. The role offers a pathway from entry to mid-career, with duties spanning inspections, admissibility decisions, and enforcement of immigration, customs and trade laws.

The position includes federal benefits, potential overtime, and recruitment incentives for prioritized duty locations across multiple states. Training is provided, with options for relocation incentives.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree; education substitution allowed.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or combination.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or advanced degree or combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at entry points.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entries and contraband smuggling.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Judgment & decision making

Interviewing skills

Observation skills

Detention procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to secure the nation’s borders. The role offers a pathway from entry to mid-career, with duties spanning inspections, admissibility decisions, and enforcement of immigration, customs and trade laws.

The position includes federal benefits, potential overtime, and recruitment incentives for prioritized duty locations across multiple states. Training is provided, with options for relocation incentives.