Border Protection Officer — Law Enforcement & Border Security

Jobtome; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders. The role spans entry to mid-level career paths, with base pay and federal benefits, plus recruitment and retention incentives.

Positions are full-time at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-11 and GS-12. Attractive retention incentives may apply based on location, and overtime pay is available.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 qualification paths with education or experience substitutions.
• Ability to perform inspections of persons, documents, or goods.
• Knowledge of immigration and customs regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances; determining admissibility for entry; preventing illegal entry and smuggling.

Skills

Public safety

Decision making

Inspection skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders. The role spans entry to mid-level career paths, with base pay and federal benefits, plus recruitment and retention incentives.

Positions are full-time at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-11 and GS-12. Attractive retention incentives may apply based on location, and overtime pay is available.