Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Public retirement benefits

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) positions offer entry and mid-level federal law enforcement careers with the U.S. government. Roles span enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and ensuring the lawful flow of trade and travel.

The grades range from GS-5 to GS-9 with base salaries starting at $41,863 and with potential overtime. Full-time, career opportunities include generous federal benefits and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• GS-7: specialized experience or education substitution; GS-9: combination of experience and education.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures is required for higher grades.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances and determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Support enforcement of lawful trade and travel and prevent illegal entry of people and contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) positions offer entry and mid-level federal law enforcement careers with the U.S. government. Roles span enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and ensuring the lawful flow of trade and travel.

The grades range from GS-5 to GS-9 with base salaries starting at $41,863 and with potential overtime. Full-time, career opportunities include generous federal benefits and a Thrift Savings Plan.