Border Protection Officer - Law Enforcement & Inspections

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Federal benefits: health, dental, TSP

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for entry to mid-level roles in federal law enforcement. The agency emphasizes guarding borders against threats while offering strong benefits and potential recruitment incentives.

Roles include inspections and enforcement of immigration, customs and trade laws. This announcement notes salary scales across GS-5 to GS-9 with opportunities for advancement and location-specific incentives.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4, interacting with people and applying facts.
• Education substitution: A conferred bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree.
• Combination of Experience and Education: A mix of general experience AND college education.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law 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.
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for entry to mid-level roles in federal law enforcement. The agency emphasizes guarding borders against threats while offering strong benefits and potential recruitment incentives.

Roles include inspections and enforcement of immigration, customs and trade laws. This announcement notes salary scales across GS-5 to GS-9 with opportunities for advancement and location-specific incentives.