Border Protection Officer: Protect Trade & Travel

Adzuna; Athens (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers to enforce laws at borders, inspect individuals and goods, and ensure safe entry into the United States. The role spans GS-5 to GS-9 levels, with career progression and federal benefits.

Officers receive comprehensive federal benefits, overtime opportunities, and potential relocation incentives. Training is provided at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center after hire.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or combination.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience with inspections and regulatory work.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience with detention/arresting, import/export regulations, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel and prevent smuggling.

Skills

General experience

Public safety background

Law enforcement basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers to enforce laws at borders, inspect individuals and goods, and ensure safe entry into the United States. The role spans GS-5 to GS-9 levels, with career progression and federal benefits.

Officers receive comprehensive federal benefits, overtime opportunities, and potential relocation incentives. Training is provided at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center after hire.