Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Enforce Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks dedicated individuals to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre as Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO).

Entry- and mid-level careers are available with strong base pay, extensive federal benefits, and job security. Selections will be made at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with growth toward GS-11 and GS-12; locations include prioritized duty posts across the United States, including Texas.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience, 1 year at least equal to GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree;
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience at next lower grade;
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or advanced education.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks dedicated individuals to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre as Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO).

Entry- and mid-level careers are available with strong base pay, extensive federal benefits, and job security. Selections will be made at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with growth toward GS-11 and GS-12; locations include prioritized duty posts across the United States, including Texas.