Border Protection Officer — Inspect, Enforce & Protect

Jobtome; Rio Vista (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple entry points. The role supports enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, with duties including inspections, eligibility determinations, and maintaining lawful travel and trade.

Officers start at GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 with potential promotions to higher grades, and may receive incentives and a comprehensive federal benefits package including retirement and health plans.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience or one year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7 requires one year of specialized experience or graduate education as substitute.
• GS-9 requires one year of specialized experience or a graduate degree—combined with education as allowed.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility and safety.
• Determine eligibility for entry into the United States.
• Conduct inspections and enforce law at borders and ports of entry.
• Promote lawful travel and trade and prevent smuggling and illegal activity.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Decision making

Threat awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple entry points. The role supports enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, with duties including inspections, eligibility determinations, and maintaining lawful travel and trade.

Officers start at GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 with potential promotions to higher grades, and may receive incentives and a comprehensive federal benefits package including retirement and health plans.