CBP Officer: Protect Borders | Incentives & Diverse Duties

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Sumas (WA); On-site; USD 41,863 - 112,415; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and other insurance

Generous annual and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) as a new hire, with sign‑on and retention incentives.

The role involves enforcing laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry across multiple duty locations in the United States. Base salaries start at GS-5/GS-7 levels ($41,863–$112,415 annually), with locality pay and overtime up to $45,000.

Qualifications

• GS-5: Three years of full‑time general work experience.
• GS-7: One year specialized full‑time work experience at the next lower grade level.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) as a new hire, with sign‑on and retention incentives.

The role involves enforcing laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry across multiple duty locations in the United States. Base salaries start at GS-5/GS-7 levels ($41,863–$112,415 annually), with locality pay and overtime up to $45,000.