Border Protection Officer: Impactful Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Bodie (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across the United States. The role combines law enforcement with inspections and enforcement of customs, immigration, and trade laws, offering strong career stability and federal benefits.

Starting salaries vary by GS grade, with overtime eligibility and generous retirement plans. Prioritized locations offer incentives; citizenship, residency, and training at FLETC are required for applicants.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience (1 year at GS-4) or a conferred bachelor's degree; or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education, or a combination with education.
• GS-9 allows one year of specialized experience or advanced graduate education, or a combination.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

General experience

Specialized experience

Education substitution

Combination of experience andeducation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across the United States. The role combines law enforcement with inspections and enforcement of customs, immigration, and trade laws, offering strong career stability and federal benefits.

Starting salaries vary by GS grade, with overtime eligibility and generous retirement plans. Prioritized locations offer incentives; citizenship, residency, and training at FLETC are required for applicants.