Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels across duty locations.

The role offers base pay ranging from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus overtime eligibility and a broad benefits package including health and retirement plans. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with a three- or four-year service contract are available, depending on location.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade or higher education; combination allowed.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade or higher education; combination allowed.

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 prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal contraband.

Skills

Public safety experience

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels across duty locations.

The role offers base pay ranging from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus overtime eligibility and a broad benefits package including health and retirement plans. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with a three- or four-year service contract are available, depending on location.