Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Ingraham (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple duty locations across the United States.

The role combines enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws with inspections of people and goods to safeguard borders and ensure lawful entry and travel. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with overtime potential and broad federal benefits including health, leave, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires either general experience or a bachelor's degree or combination.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or equivalent.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or higher education as substitute.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple duty locations across the United States.

The role combines enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws with inspections of people and goods to safeguard borders and ensure lawful entry and travel. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with overtime potential and broad federal benefits including health, leave, and retirement plans.