Border Protection Officer — Secure Borders & Enforce Laws

Jobtome; Fairfax (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) nationwide. These full-time posts are at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with potential promotion to GS-11/12.

Starting pay varies by grade, from $41,863 to $127,464 per year. Overtime pay up to $45,000 is possible in addition to base salary. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year may be offered with multi-year contracts and prioritized location options.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 eligibility requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4.
• Education substitution: bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Promote lawful trade and travel while preventing illegal entry and contraband.
• Conduct inspections and enforce enforcement actions as required.

Skills

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) nationwide. These full-time posts are at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with potential promotion to GS-11/12.

Starting pay varies by grade, from $41,863 to $127,464 per year. Overtime pay up to $45,000 is possible in addition to base salary. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year may be offered with multi-year contracts and prioritized location options.