Border Protection Officer: Inspect, Enforce & Secure Borders

Customs and Border Protection; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer (CBPO) roles offer entry- and mid-level federal law enforcement opportunities with robust base pay and benefits. Roles cover border security, inspections, and enforcement across multiple duty locations in the United States.

Applicants must meet public safety and education requirements and may receive incentives based on location and service commitments. Selected candidates will undergo intensive training and be placed at GS-5/7/9 grades with potential

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 eligibility depends on experience and/or education as detailed in the announcement.
• Education Substitution: a conferred bachelor's degree or 4 years of college education leading to a degree.
• Combination of Experience and Education: calculated from resume and transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Manage 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 and smuggling of drugs and other contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer (CBPO) roles offer entry- and mid-level federal law enforcement opportunities with robust base pay and benefits. Roles cover border security, inspections, and enforcement across multiple duty locations in the United States.

Applicants must meet public safety and education requirements and may receive incentives based on location and service commitments. Selected candidates will undergo intensive training and be placed at GS-5/7/9 grades with potential