Border Protection Officer - Secure Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks entry- and mid-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to safeguard the nation’s borders. The role spans enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry.

CBPOs receive strong federal benefits and structured career progression. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5/7/9) with annual base pay from $41,863 to $127,464, plus overtime potential and a robust retirement

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and enforcement procedures.
• Ability to conduct inspections of persons, documents, and goods.
• Ability to determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Strong analytical and observation skills for risk assessment.
• U.S. citizenship and residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for compliance.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent smuggling and enforce travel and trade regulations.

Skills

CBP laws knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Decision making

Import/export control

Inspection techniques

Job description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks entry- and mid-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to safeguard the nation’s borders. The role spans enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry.

CBPOs receive strong federal benefits and structured career progression. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5/7/9) with annual base pay from $41,863 to $127,464, plus overtime potential and a robust retirement