Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Enforce Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Montana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) in Montana. This federal role offers base pay, benefits, and career stability across GS grades with potential incentives.

Starting salaries range across GS-5/7/9 levels, with overtime up to $45,000 and retirement benefits. Duties include enforcing border laws, inspections, and determining admissibility while protecting the nation.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and entry procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP laws

Law enforcement methods

Rapid decision making

Inspection & interviewing

Import/export control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) in Montana. This federal role offers base pay, benefits, and career stability across GS grades with potential incentives.

Starting salaries range across GS-5/7/9 levels, with overtime up to $45,000 and retirement benefits. Duties include enforcing border laws, inspections, and determining admissibility while protecting the nation.