Border Protection Officer: Guarding Borders & Enforcing Law

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at various duty locations across the United States. The role enforces customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspects people and goods, and determines admissibility to the United States.

Opportunities span GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with promotion potential and robust federal benefits. Starting base pay varies by grade, with overtime eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience, 1 year at least equivalent to GS-4, ability to meet and deal with people and learn facts.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience in performing physical inspections, evaluating facts, and applying laws/regulations.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience including detaining suspects, enforcing import/export laws, and using intelligence techniques.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband across borders.

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at various duty locations across the United States. The role enforces customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspects people and goods, and determines admissibility to the United States.

Opportunities span GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with promotion potential and robust federal benefits. Starting base pay varies by grade, with overtime eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including