Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce.

Roles include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry to the United States. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with promotion potential to GS-11 and GS-12, plus overtime eligibility and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with people and applying a body of facts.
• Specialized training or coursework related to law enforcement may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to ensure compliance.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband through inspections and enforcement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Fraud detection

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce.

Roles include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry to the United States. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with promotion potential to GS-11 and GS-12, plus overtime eligibility and a full benefits package.