Border Protection Officer: Field Inspections & Enforcement

Jobtome; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for full‑time careers at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels across prioritized duty locations in the United States.

Typical duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; conducting inspections of people and conveyances; and determining the admissibility of entrants. Starting base salaries vary by grade, with overtime potential and federal benefits such as health insurance, leave, and the

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate study.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or advanced degree.
• KSAOs include CBP laws, inspection skills, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for full‑time careers at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels across prioritized duty locations in the United States.

Typical duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; conducting inspections of people and conveyances; and determining the admissibility of entrants. Starting base salaries vary by grade, with overtime potential and federal benefits such as health insurance, leave, and the