Border Protection Officer — Secure Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; West Point (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9) with potential for promotion to GS-11/GS-12. Roles include enforcing laws at borders, inspecting people and goods, and managing admissibility decisions.

In addition to base pay, overtime and comprehensive federal benefits are available. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year may be offered with a multi-year service contract, and duty locations vary across

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or a combination.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or suitable education substitutions.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or advanced education options.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP laws and regulations knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Graduate education opportunity or 1 year of graduate study

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9) with potential for promotion to GS-11/GS-12. Roles include enforcing laws at borders, inspecting people and goods, and managing admissibility decisions.

In addition to base pay, overtime and comprehensive federal benefits are available. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year may be offered with a multi-year service contract, and duty locations vary across