CBP Officer: Border Security & Trade Enforcement

Jobtome; Tuscarora Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across the United States. This federal law enforcement career offers base pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, and stable employment.

Positions start at the GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-12; selection depends on education and/or experience. Incentives include up to $15,000 per year for prioritized locations under a multi-year contract.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3+ years general experience or bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education alternatives.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience with enforcement duties.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for compliance and threat assessment.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling, including contraband.
• Uphold duties and policies as a CBPO within CBP.
• Participate in training and uphold security standards.

Skills

CBP laws & regulations knowledge

Inspection experience

Admissibility determinations

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Public safety or law enforcement exposure

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across the United States. This federal law enforcement career offers base pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, and stable employment.

Positions start at the GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-12; selection depends on education and/or experience. Incentives include up to $15,000 per year for prioritized locations under a multi-year contract.