Border Protection Officer: Guarding Borders & Trade

Customs and Border Protection; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs with entry- to mid-level opportunities across GS grades. The role offers strong base pay, federal benefits, and job stability.

You will help secure the nation’s borders from threats and ensure compliant entry and travel. Responsibilities include enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry, with potential overtime and recruitment incentives for prioritized

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience per GS levels.
• Citizenship and residency requirements for CBP positions.
• Experience or ability to perform inspections and enforce federal laws at borders.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and the smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws

Judgment

Observation

Interrogation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs with entry- to mid-level opportunities across GS grades. The role offers strong base pay, federal benefits, and job stability.

You will help secure the nation’s borders from threats and ensure compliant entry and travel. Responsibilities include enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry, with potential overtime and recruitment incentives for prioritized