Border Protection Officer (LEO) - Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Hesper Township (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 incentive per year (3‑yr

Up to $15,000 incentive per year (4‑yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). Offers base pay across GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels with growth potential to GS-11/12, overtime pay, and robust federal benefits.

Incentives include up to $15,000 per year with contract terms. Duties cover enforcing customs, immigration, and related regulations, inspections, and determining admissibility at U.S. entry points.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study, or a combination of education and experience.
• GS-7 requires specialized experience or graduate education as specified, with potential for SAA and higher education substitution.
• GS-9 allows master’s degree or higher, or two years of graduate education, or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture regulations.
• Inspect persons, documents, and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Decision making

Observational inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree (GS-9 path)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). Offers base pay across GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels with growth potential to GS-11/12, overtime pay, and robust federal benefits.

Incentives include up to $15,000 per year with contract terms. Duties cover enforcing customs, immigration, and related regulations, inspections, and determining admissibility at U.S. entry points.