Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Lansford (ND); 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) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. Roles include enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility at points of entry across the United States.

Salary ranges vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime pay and a comprehensive benefits package, plus recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 per year under prioritized-location offers.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3+ years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience or graduate level education, or equivalent.
• GS-9: 1 year at next lower grade with related duties, or master’s degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and regulations on customs, immigration, and agriculture.
• Inspect persons, documents, and goods at entry points.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband, including narcotics.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Public safety focus

Ability to learn procedures

Investigative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. Roles include enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility at points of entry across the United States.

Salary ranges vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime pay and a comprehensive benefits package, plus recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 per year under prioritized-location offers.