Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders, Enforce Trade

Jobtome; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple duty locations nationwide. These full‑time roles welcome entry and mid‑level candidates with education or relevant safety experience.

Salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year (GS‑5 to GS‑9) with overtime up to $45,000. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with 3–4 year contracts, plus federal benefits, await successful applicants.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience or one year at GS-4, or a conferred bachelor's degree.
• GS-7 requires one year of specialized experience or graduate education, or a combination of both.
• GS-9 requires one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or an advanced degree/combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple duty locations nationwide. These full‑time roles welcome entry and mid‑level candidates with education or relevant safety experience.

Salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year (GS‑5 to GS‑9) with overtime up to $45,000. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with 3–4 year contracts, plus federal benefits, await successful applicants.