Border Protection Officer — Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Fallon (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels with potential for promotion to GS-11 and GS-12. Base pay ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus overtime up to $45,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year under location-based contracts, with priority postings across multiple states, including Montana, Arizona, California and more.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 level eligibility with potential for GS-11/GS-12 promotions.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or the combination of experience and education as allowed by the agency.
• Citizenship, residency, age and veterans' requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and the smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Law enforcement techniques

Judgment & decision making

Import/export control

Primary inspection questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels with potential for promotion to GS-11 and GS-12. Base pay ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus overtime up to $45,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year under location-based contracts, with priority postings across multiple states, including Montana, Arizona, California and more.