Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Burlingame (IL); 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 (CBPOs) at GS-5 to GS-9 levels across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role includes enforcing laws, inspecting people and goods, and determining admissibility at entry points.

Starting salaries vary by grade, with base pay from $41,863 to $127,464 per year and potential overtime up to $45,000. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year may apply with service contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course.
• 3 years general experience, or 1 year at GS-4, with people skills.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Public safety

Law enforcement knowledge

Interview techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5 to GS-9 levels across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role includes enforcing laws, inspecting people and goods, and determining admissibility at entry points.

Starting salaries vary by grade, with base pay from $41,863 to $127,464 per year and potential overtime up to $45,000. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year may apply with service contracts.