Border Security Officer: Protect Borders & Trade

Adzuna; Aurora (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 (CBPOs) at multiple grades (GS-5/7/9) to secure the nation’s borders.

This full-time federal role offers challenging assignments, robust benefits, and potential for career advancement within a premier law enforcement agency. Responsibilities include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility at entry points.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 entry level requirements: education OR experience in public safety or law enforcement.
• A conferred bachelor’s degree or completion of 4-year college.
• Combination of experience and education may apply.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Public safety experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grades (GS-5/7/9) to secure the nation’s borders.

This full-time federal role offers challenging assignments, robust benefits, and potential for career advancement within a premier law enforcement agency. Responsibilities include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility at entry points.