Border Protection Officer: Guarding Borders & Trade

Customs and Border Protection; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at U.S. borders. The role includes inspections, determining admissibility, and preventing smuggling while supporting legitimate travel and trade.

Comprehensive federal benefits accompany base pay and potential overtime. Positions span entry to mid-level grades with priority locations and required citizenship, residency, and training at FLETC after hire.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 qualification levels described with education or experience substitutions.
• Specialized experience for GS-7 and above, including inspections and regulations.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, procedures, and enforcement responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of persons and contraband.
• Enforcing flow of legitimate trade and travel.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Judgment under pressure

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at U.S. borders. The role includes inspections, determining admissibility, and preventing smuggling while supporting legitimate travel and trade.

Comprehensive federal benefits accompany base pay and potential overtime. Positions span entry to mid-level grades with priority locations and required citizenship, residency, and training at FLETC after hire.