Border Security Officer: Protect Trade & Travel

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Mayo (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) across the United States. Duties include enforcing laws, inspecting individuals, and ensuring secure borders.

Starting salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with benefits, leave, and potential recruitment incentives. Additional location incentives may apply depending on duty location and service commitment.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience and related qualifications.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws and regulations

Interrogating and searching

Detaining suspects

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) across the United States. Duties include enforcing laws, inspecting individuals, and ensuring secure borders.

Starting salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with benefits, leave, and potential recruitment incentives. Additional location incentives may apply depending on duty location and service commitment.