Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders, Enforce Trade

Jobtome; Miracle Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time, entry- and mid-level positions. This agency guards the nation's borders and offers excellent federal benefits and potential recruitment incentives.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws; conducting inspections; determining admissibility; and preventing illegal entry. Salary varies by GS grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with overtime eligibility and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 eligibility based on education or general/public safety experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Ability to learn and apply federal laws and procedures at the border.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel and conduct inspections.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.
• Perform duties at designated border locations and assist in enforcement efforts.

Skills

Public safety experience

Law enforcement knowledge

Inspection skills

Threat assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time, entry- and mid-level positions. This agency guards the nation's borders and offers excellent federal benefits and potential recruitment incentives.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws; conducting inspections; determining admissibility; and preventing illegal entry. Salary varies by GS grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with overtime eligibility and robust benefits.