Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Enforce Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave & sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring for the CBPO role in the United States. The position covers entry- and mid-level law enforcement duties with responsibilities including enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility at entry points.

Compensation ranges widely across GS grades (GS-5/7/9) with base salaries starting around $41,863 and going up to $127,464 per year, plus overtime and broad federal benefits such as

Qualifications

• Experience or education substitutions as outlined for GS-5/7/9 levels.
• Ability to perform inspections and enforce federal law.
• Knowledge of CBP procedures and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances for compliance and risk.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and trafficking of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws

Inspections

Arrests & seizures

Interviews

Judgment & decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Graduate education possible

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring for the CBPO role in the United States. The position covers entry- and mid-level law enforcement duties with responsibilities including enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility at entry points.

Compensation ranges widely across GS grades (GS-5/7/9) with base salaries starting around $41,863 and going up to $127,464 per year, plus overtime and broad federal benefits such as