Border Protection Officer: Inspections, Security & Trade

Jobtome; Santa Rita (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000/‑

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple GS grades. The position offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and potential incentives of up to $15,000 per year with a multi-year service commitment.

Typical duties include enforcing customs and immigration laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility to the United States. Training at FLETC follows selection.

Qualifications

• GS-5 eligibility requires 3 years of general experience or a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• GS-7/GS-9 paths require specialized experience or graduate education as specified.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforce 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 contraband.

Skills

Public safety background

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple GS grades. The position offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and potential incentives of up to $15,000 per year with a multi-year service commitment.

Typical duties include enforcing customs and immigration laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility to the United States. Training at FLETC follows selection.