Border Protection Officer: National Security & Inspections

Jobtome; Nogales (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Additional incentive options (3- to 4-

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9). The starting base salary ranges by grade, with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12.

Locations include Nogales, AZ, with recruitment incentives and federal benefits. Training is provided after hire. Applicants must meet citizenship requirements, residency for the last years, and complete a 103-day academy at FLETC.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 level eligibility requires education, or equivalent experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement.
• Candidates must meet citizenship/residency requirements and undergo rigorous training.
• Ability to perform inspections, determinations of admissibility, and enforcement actions as part of CBP duties.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9). The starting base salary ranges by grade, with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12.

Locations include Nogales, AZ, with recruitment incentives and federal benefits. Training is provided after hire. Applicants must meet citizenship requirements, residency for the last years, and complete a 103-day academy at FLETC.