Border Protection Officer – Immigration & Trade Enforcer

Jobtome; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hires Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). This is a full-time federal law enforcement role across GS-5/7/9, with potential promotion to higher grades.

Starting base salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime up to $45,000. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year apply for prioritized locations and multi-year contracts.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or a relevant graduate program or equivalent
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or higher education or combined qualifications

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment under pressure

Observational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hires Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). This is a full-time federal law enforcement role across GS-5/7/9, with potential promotion to higher grades.

Starting base salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime up to $45,000. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year apply for prioritized locations and multi-year contracts.