Border Protection Officer - Secure Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Silva (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan (ROTH 401k-like)

Overtime pay eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at the GS-5/7/9 levels with potential for advancement to GS-11/12. The role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, and ensuring lawful travel and trade.

Starting base salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime eligibility up to $45,000. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 annually may apply with a multi-year service commitment.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or combination.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or combination.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or master’s degree or two years graduate education or combination.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Law enforcement procedures

Rapid decision making

Threat assessment

Interview techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at the GS-5/7/9 levels with potential for advancement to GS-11/12. The role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, and ensuring lawful travel and trade.

Starting base salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime eligibility up to $45,000. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 annually may apply with a multi-year service commitment.