Border Protection Officer – Frontline Customs & Immigration

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Pembroke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the United States is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels. You will help enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine admissibility at U.S.

entry points. Base pay ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime eligibility and federal benefits including health insurance and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or bachelor’s degree, or combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience; can substitute education with bachelor’s degree with SAA/GPA, or graduate education, or combination.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience; education substitution options; knowledge of CBP procedures and KSAOs.

Responsibilities

• Enforce CBP laws on entry at borders and ports of entry.
• Inspect persons, documents, and conveyances for accuracy and compliance.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent smuggling and illegal entry of goods and individuals.

Skills

General experience

People interaction

Inspection experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education + experience mix

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the United States is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels. You will help enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine admissibility at U.S.

entry points. Base pay ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime eligibility and federal benefits including health insurance and the Thrift Savings Plan.