Border Protection Officer: Guard the Border & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Essex (MD); 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 (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across several duty locations in the United States.

This full-time federal law enforcement role offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path from entry to higher grades based on performance. You may qualify with education or equivalent experience and will perform inspections, enforce laws, and support border security.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a conferred bachelor's degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education as substitute.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or advanced graduate education.
• CITIZENSHIP: U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances and determine admissibility.
• Maintain border security and prevent illegal entry and smuggling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year college degree

Combination of Experience and Education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across several duty locations in the United States.

This full-time federal law enforcement role offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path from entry to higher grades based on performance. You may qualify with education or equivalent experience and will perform inspections, enforce laws, and support border security.