Border Protection Officer: Inspect, Enforce & Protect

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Crystal City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Annual and sick leave benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while safeguarding the nation’s borders.

The role offers advancement from GS-5 to GS-12 with potential overtime and generous federal benefits, including health insurance and a Thrift Savings Plan. Selected candidates may be assigned to multiple duty locations within the United States, with relocation support and a service contract tied to the

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a 4-year bachelor’s degree or a combination of both.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or equivalent.
• Candidates must meet basic qualification requirements for the CBPO role as stated in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry of individuals and contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while safeguarding the nation’s borders.

The role offers advancement from GS-5 to GS-12 with potential overtime and generous federal benefits, including health insurance and a Thrift Savings Plan. Selected candidates may be assigned to multiple duty locations within the United States, with relocation support and a service contract tied to the