Border Protection Officer - Safeguard Borders & Serve Country

Jobtome; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels. The position involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Priority locations and generous federal benefits apply. Starting salary varies by grade, with overtime potential and participation in federal retirement and benefits programs.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a 4-year bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience or graduate-level education, or combination.
• GS-9: 1 year of specialized experience or master’s degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect persons, documents, and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling.

Skills

Decision making

Observation

Interviews

Public safety

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels. The position involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Priority locations and generous federal benefits apply. Starting salary varies by grade, with overtime potential and participation in federal retirement and benefits programs.