Border Protection Officer - Protect Borders & Enforce Trade

Jobtome; Carthage (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at various grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9). The role protects borders by enforcing laws on customs, immigration, agriculture, and trade, with strong base pay, federal benefits, and potential overtime.

Locations prioritized with incentives up to $15,000 per year and four-year contracts. Training at FLETC, citizenship and residency requirements, veteran preferences, and health/retirement benefits are included.

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 and smuggling of contraband

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at various grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9). The role protects borders by enforcing laws on customs, immigration, agriculture, and trade, with strong base pay, federal benefits, and potential overtime.

Locations prioritized with incentives up to $15,000 per year and four-year contracts. Training at FLETC, citizenship and residency requirements, veteran preferences, and health/retirement benefits are included.