Border Security & Trade Enforcement Officer

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

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is seeking full-time CBPOs at entry and mid-career levels. The agency emphasizes guarding borders, enforcing laws, and maintaining lawful travel and trade.

The position qualifies through education or prior public safety experience and offers competitive base pay with overtime and a broad benefits package. Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives and have opportunities for career advancement within CBP.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a minimum of 3 years of general experience or a conferred bachelor's degree or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or an education substitution as described, or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or a graduate degree or a combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is seeking full-time CBPOs at entry and mid-career levels. The agency emphasizes guarding borders, enforcing laws, and maintaining lawful travel and trade.

The position qualifies through education or prior public safety experience and offers competitive base pay with overtime and a broad benefits package. Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives and have opportunities for career advancement within CBP.