Border Security Officer — Federal Law Enforcement

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs). CBP is the federal agency under DHS responsible for securing borders and enforcing travel and trade laws.

This role is full-time, with entry to mid-level qualifications and field locations nationwide. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility.

Qualifications

• GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grade levels; qualifications include experience or education substitution.
• Duties require inspections, evaluating eligibility, and applying laws.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility for entry into the United States; preventing illegal entry and contraband.

Skills

Public safety

People skills

Observation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs). CBP is the federal agency under DHS responsible for securing borders and enforcing travel and trade laws.

This role is full-time, with entry to mid-level qualifications and field locations nationwide. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility.