Border Protection Officer: Inspect, Enforce & Secure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000 per year

Federal employment benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role spans entry and mid-level positions with GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels and growth toward GS-11/12, depending on performance and location, with strong base pay and comprehensive federal benefits.

Duty locations include multiple U.S. sites with Arizona prioritization and incentives; full-time employment includes a robust Thrift Savings Plan and

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of general experience, with 1 year at GS-4 or equivalent.
• Conferred bachelor's degree or completion of a full 4-year course of study.
• Combination of general experience AND college education, as applicable.

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; and
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Skills

General experience

Specialized experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role spans entry and mid-level positions with GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels and growth toward GS-11/12, depending on performance and location, with strong base pay and comprehensive federal benefits.

Duty locations include multiple U.S. sites with Arizona prioritization and incentives; full-time employment includes a robust Thrift Savings Plan and