Border Protection Officer — Secure Borders & Trade

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers a challenging CBPO role protecting the nation’s borders. This federal law enforcement career spans entry to mid-level positions (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with promotion potential to GS-11 and GS-12, and a base salary across grades.

Fully trained officers may qualify for overtime and comprehensive benefits. Recruitment incentives allow up to $15,000 per year for prioritized duty locations and a four-year service contract.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4 or a bachelor's degree, or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, including inspections and applying laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers a challenging CBPO role protecting the nation’s borders. This federal law enforcement career spans entry to mid-level positions (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with promotion potential to GS-11 and GS-12, and a base salary across grades.

Fully trained officers may qualify for overtime and comprehensive benefits. Recruitment incentives allow up to $15,000 per year for prioritized duty locations and a four-year service contract.