Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Enforce Trade

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with promotion potential to GS-11/12.

The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and goods, and ensuring the lawful flow of trade and travel. Starting salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime incentives and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9, with promotion potential to GS-11/12.
• Education substitution: bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Combination of experience and education may apply.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods and contraband.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel and conduct inspections.
• Identify and deter potential threats to national security.

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with promotion potential to GS-11/12.

The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and goods, and ensuring the lawful flow of trade and travel. Starting salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime incentives and a full benefits package.