Border Protection Officer - Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Customs and Border Protection; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBP Officers across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role includes enforcing customs, immigration and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility of individuals seeking entry.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5/7/9) with potential overtime and full federal benefits. New officers may receive recruitment incentives; location prioritization may apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and officer procedures.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments on enforcement actions.
• Training and qualification requirements for federal law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensure compliance with trade and travel procedures.
• Support enforcement and prevention of illegal activities at borders.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Judgment & decision making

Interviews & inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBP Officers across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role includes enforcing customs, immigration and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility of individuals seeking entry.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5/7/9) with potential overtime and full federal benefits. New officers may receive recruitment incentives; location prioritization may apply.