Border Protection Officer - Guarding Borders & Travel

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

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer (CBPO) roles offer entry to mid-level federal law enforcement with responsibilities across border security, immigration and trade enforcement. Positions are full-time with potential recruitment incentives based on duty locations within the United States.

The job provides competitive base pay, federal benefits, leave and a retirement plan, with separate recruitment incentives and overtime opportunities for eligible officers.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a bachelor's degree or a combination of general experience and education.
• GS-7 requires specialized experience or a bachelor’s degree with SAA/equivalent graduate education.
• GS-9 requires specialized experience and/or graduate-level education with appropriate substitutions.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel at the borders.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer (CBPO) roles offer entry to mid-level federal law enforcement with responsibilities across border security, immigration and trade enforcement. Positions are full-time with potential recruitment incentives based on duty locations within the United States.

The job provides competitive base pay, federal benefits, leave and a retirement plan, with separate recruitment incentives and overtime opportunities for eligible officers.