Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Fonda (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Federal benefits (health, retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple GS grades. The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting persons and goods, and determining admissibility at entry.

Salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime potential up to $45,000 and attractive federal benefits. Prioritized locations offer recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 annually under 3- or 4-year contracts.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 grade levels with potential promotions.
• Education or experience in public safety or law enforcement qualifies.
• Citizenship and residency requirements apply.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP laws knowledge

Law enforcement methods

Judgment & decision-making

Imports/exports control

Primary inspection ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple GS grades. The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting persons and goods, and determining admissibility at entry.

Salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime potential up to $45,000 and attractive federal benefits. Prioritized locations offer recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 annually under 3- or 4-year contracts.