Border Protection Officer: Inspect, Enforce & Secure Travel

Customs and Border Protection; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000/€

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Federal benefits

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The agency offers strong base pay, federal benefits, and job stability, with recruitment incentives and potential promotions. Assignments include enforcing laws, inspections, and ensuring lawful entry while locating priority duty locations.

GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels apply with growth to GS-11/GS-12. Qualified applicants may be eligible with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with training at

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12.
• Education substitution: bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study.
• Combination of experience and education supported by resume/transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The agency offers strong base pay, federal benefits, and job stability, with recruitment incentives and potential promotions. Assignments include enforcing laws, inspections, and ensuring lawful entry while locating priority duty locations.

GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels apply with growth to GS-11/GS-12. Qualified applicants may be eligible with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with training at