Border Protection Officer: Impactful Federal LEO Role

Jobtome; Irona (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9). This federal role offers challenging duties, strong stability, and comprehensive benefits.

Overtime pay is available, and a Thrift Savings Plan is offered. Starting salaries vary by grade: $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with additional recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year under a multi-year contract.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 grade levels with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12
• Education substitution: bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Combination of experience and education considered for CBPO eligibility

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law 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 smuggling of contraband and prohibited goods.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course leading to a bachelor’s degree

Job description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9). This federal role offers challenging duties, strong stability, and comprehensive benefits.

Overtime pay is available, and a Thrift Savings Plan is offered. Starting salaries vary by grade: $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with additional recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year under a multi-year contract.