Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple grades to enforce laws at ports of entry and help secure the nation’s borders. The role includes inspections, admissibility determinations, and enforcement of immigration, customs, and agriculture regulations.

Salaries vary by grade with attractive federal benefits and potential incentives. Candidates must meet citizenship and residency requirements and may qualify with education or

Qualifications

• Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
• Residency: Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Education substitution: A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.

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 drugs and other contraband.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Decision making

Inspection abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate-level education beneficial

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple grades to enforce laws at ports of entry and help secure the nation’s borders. The role includes inspections, admissibility determinations, and enforcement of immigration, customs, and agriculture regulations.

Salaries vary by grade with attractive federal benefits and potential incentives. Candidates must meet citizenship and residency requirements and may qualify with education or