Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Enforce Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple grades. The role focuses on enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while ensuring legitimate trade and travel into the United States.

It offers competitive base pay, robust benefits, and retention incentives. Officers may receive recruitment incentives and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, sick and annual leave, and participation

Qualifications

• GS-5: requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7/GS-9: options include specialized experience and/or higher education as substitute requirements.
• Candidates must meet the basic qualifications for federal law enforcement positions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of persons, documents, or goods at border entry points.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Enforce laws and regulations related to customs, immigration, and agriculture; safeguard trade and travel.

Skills

People skills

Decision making

Inspection skills

Legal knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple grades. The role focuses on enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while ensuring legitimate trade and travel into the United States.

It offers competitive base pay, robust benefits, and retention incentives. Officers may receive recruitment incentives and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, sick and annual leave, and participation