Border Protection Officer - Frontline Homeland Security

Jobtome; Langdon (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Thrift Savings Plan retirement

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple duty locations. This role supports enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, supervising the flow of trade and travel, and performing inspections to determine entry admissibility.

Strong candidates may join at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades based on experience and education. Compensation ranges from base salary with overtime potential, comprehensive federal benefits, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years general experience or a conferred bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate/professional education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience plus related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband trafficking.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Interviewing

Risk assessment

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate education substitutions

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple duty locations. This role supports enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, supervising the flow of trade and travel, and performing inspections to determine entry admissibility.

Strong candidates may join at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades based on experience and education. Compensation ranges from base salary with overtime potential, comprehensive federal benefits, and