Border Protection Officer - Secure Borders & Enforce Law

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

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs to enforce border security and safeguard the United States. The role spans entry- and mid-level positions with base pay across GS grades, plus comprehensive federal benefits and potential overtime.

Selected officers may receive recruitment incentives, extensive training, and placement in multiple duty locations nationwide. This is a full-time federal position with clear advancement potential.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 grade levels with corresponding duties and promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12.
• Experience or education substitutions as required (General or specialized).
• Formal training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) is required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing entry of illegal individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs to enforce border security and safeguard the United States. The role spans entry- and mid-level positions with base pay across GS grades, plus comprehensive federal benefits and potential overtime.

Selected officers may receive recruitment incentives, extensive training, and placement in multiple duty locations nationwide. This is a full-time federal position with clear advancement potential.