Border Protection Officer - Secure Borders & Trade

Customs and Border Protection; Laurel (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks entry- and mid-level CBPOs across multiple duty locations. Salaries vary by GS grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with promotion potential and overtime opportunities.

Duties include inspections, enforcement of immigration and trade laws, and determining admissibility. The agency offers comprehensive federal benefits and a Thrift Savings Plan, plus recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 annually for prioritized locations.

Qualifications

• GS-5: bachelor’s degree or 4-year course completion or combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade; or education substitutions as allowed.
• GS-9: specialized experience or graduate education as specified; may require master’s or higher.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, procedures, and entry/exit controls is required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility and security.
• Manage the flow of legitimate trade and travel; prevent illegal entry and contraband.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prepare for duty in various locations and handle overtime opportunities.

Skills

Inspections & security screening

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course completion

Specialized experience per GS level guidance

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks entry- and mid-level CBPOs across multiple duty locations. Salaries vary by GS grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with promotion potential and overtime opportunities.

Duties include inspections, enforcement of immigration and trade laws, and determining admissibility. The agency offers comprehensive federal benefits and a Thrift Savings Plan, plus recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 annually for prioritized locations.