Border Protection Officer — Front-Line Federal LEO

Jobtome; Jefferson (MD); 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

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at entry and mid levels. The role fortifies border security, enforces laws on travel, trade, and immigration, and offers stable federal employment with broad benefits.

Starting salaries vary by grade from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime eligibility up to $45,000. Benefits include health/dental insurance, leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or advanced degree.
• Knowledge of CBP laws and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at entry and mid levels. The role fortifies border security, enforces laws on travel, trade, and immigration, and offers stable federal employment with broad benefits.

Starting salaries vary by grade from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime eligibility up to $45,000. Benefits include health/dental insurance, leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan.