Border Protection Officer: Guard Our Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Baudette (MN); 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 GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels. Starting salaries vary by grade; overtime up to $45,000 and comprehensive federal benefits apply. Training and deployment follow enrollment in a dynamic federal workforce.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and preventing illegal entry and contraband. Incentives may apply for prioritized duty locations.

Qualifications

• Experience or education that supports public safety or law enforcement duties.
• Ability to learn and apply a body of regulations and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities for diverse interactions.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.
• Support flow of legitimate trade and travel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels. Starting salaries vary by grade; overtime up to $45,000 and comprehensive federal benefits apply. Training and deployment follow enrollment in a dynamic federal workforce.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and preventing illegal entry and contraband. Incentives may apply for prioritized duty locations.