Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

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

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Officers (CBPO) at various grades (GS-5/7/9) across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role combines public safety duties with inspections of people and goods, ensuring compliant entry and preventing illegal activity.

Eligible candidates may qualify via education substitution or experience, with required training at FLETC after hire. Positions offer competitive base pay with overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package, including

Qualifications

• Requires experience in public safety or law enforcement; GS-5/7/9 qualification paths described.
• Eligibility includes education substitution or combination of education and experience.
• Formal training at FLETC is required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited items.

Skills

Public safety

Law enforcement

Inspections

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Officers (CBPO) at various grades (GS-5/7/9) across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role combines public safety duties with inspections of people and goods, ensuring compliant entry and preventing illegal activity.

Eligible candidates may qualify via education substitution or experience, with required training at FLETC after hire. Positions offer competitive base pay with overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package, including