Border Protection Officer — Safeguard Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Sheldon (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 annual incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at various GS levels across multiple duty locations in the United States.

The role focuses on enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, and ensuring the lawful flow of travel and trade. Selected candidates may receive incentives and comprehensive federal benefits, with a promotion path to higher grades.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 eligible based on experience or education.
• Education substitution allows a conferred bachelor's degree or completion of a full 4-year course.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify for GS-5/7/9.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine eligibility of entrants into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Interview techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at various GS levels across multiple duty locations in the United States.

The role focuses on enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, and ensuring the lawful flow of travel and trade. Selected candidates may receive incentives and comprehensive federal benefits, with a promotion path to higher grades.