Border Protection Officer — Field Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Forest River (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Leave program

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at GS-5/7/9 levels across locations in the United States. The role includes enforcing border-related laws, seating eligibility, and high-stakes inspections.

Competitive base pay, excellent federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives accompany the position. New recruits may receive up to $15,000 in incentives per year under prioritized-location offers, with a multi-year service commitment.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4; education substitution: bachelor’s degree; combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade; or education substitution with bachelor’s degree w/ SAA or grad education; or combo.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at or above next lower grade; or master’s degree or two years grad education; or combo.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regs.
• Ensuring flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals to enter the U.S.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & regs knowledge

Public safety & law enforcement

Inspection techniques

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at GS-5/7/9 levels across locations in the United States. The role includes enforcing border-related laws, seating eligibility, and high-stakes inspections.

Competitive base pay, excellent federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives accompany the position. New recruits may receive up to $15,000 in incentives per year under prioritized-location offers, with a multi-year service commitment.