Border Protection Officer: Frontline Security & Trade

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to serve at various duty locations across the United States.

Roles include enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws while inspecting people and conveyances to safeguard borders. This entry- and mid-level federal position offers base pay across multiple GS grades, with overtime potential and a full government benefits package.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next grade level.
• Education substitution is allowed; combinations of education and experience are considered.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to ensure compliance and safety.
• Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and the smuggling of contraband and prohibited goods.
• Support the orderly flow of legitimate trade and travel.

Skills

People skills

Interviewing

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to serve at various duty locations across the United States.

Roles include enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws while inspecting people and conveyances to safeguard borders. This entry- and mid-level federal position offers base pay across multiple GS grades, with overtime potential and a full government benefits package.