Border Protection Officer — Safeguarding Trade & Travel

Jobtome; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring CBP Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades. Positions feature competitive base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives. Duties include enforcing immigration, customs, and trade regulations, and inspecting travelers and goods to prevent illegal activity.

Newly appointed officers may qualify for incentives and assignments at prioritized locations across the United States, with a strong emphasis on public safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• GS-5: requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.
• GS-7: one year of specialized experience or graduate education or combined education/experience.
• GS-9: specialized experience plus applicable education or graduate study.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of persons and conveyances at borders.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Applying laws to prevent illegal entry and contraband.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Policy compliance

Inspection techniques

Risk assessment

Judgment and decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate education acceptable (Master’s/LLB/JD)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring CBP Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades. Positions feature competitive base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives. Duties include enforcing immigration, customs, and trade regulations, and inspecting travelers and goods to prevent illegal activity.

Newly appointed officers may qualify for incentives and assignments at prioritized locations across the United States, with a strong emphasis on public safety and integrity.