Border Protection Officer: Frontline Defense & Trade

Customs and Border Protection; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to help secure the nation's borders. The role offers base pay in the GS-5/7/9 range with potential promotion to GS-11/12, plus comprehensive federal benefits and overtime opportunities.

Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives and must be prepared for duties across multiple locations, enforcing immigration, customs, and related laws while safeguarding travel, trade, and public safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in public safety or law enforcement settings.
• Ability to assess admissibility and enforce regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and physical and mental fitness.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine compliance.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry of people and prohibited goods and contraband.
• Ensure the secure flow of legitimate travel and trade.
• Conduct inspections at borders, airports, and ports of entry.

Skills

Public interaction

Situational awareness

Law enforcement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to help secure the nation's borders. The role offers base pay in the GS-5/7/9 range with potential promotion to GS-11/12, plus comprehensive federal benefits and overtime opportunities.

Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives and must be prepared for duties across multiple locations, enforcing immigration, customs, and related laws while safeguarding travel, trade, and public safety.