CBP Officer: Secure Borders & Enforce Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs).

The agency offers diverse entry paths, with GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 grades and potential promotion to GS-11/GS-12, along with strong federal benefits and job stability. Selected candidates may receive a base salary ranging from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus overtime eligibility and a recruitment incentive up to $15,000 per year under specific contracts.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years of general experience or a bachelor’s degree or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience or education substitution (bachelor’s with SAA or higher) or graduate-level education.
• GS-9: 1 year of specialized experience or graduate-level education beyond the first 18 semester hours or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances; determine admissibility for entry.
• Prevent illegal entry of individuals and contraband; enforce flow of legitimate trade and travel.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate degree (GS-9)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs).

The agency offers diverse entry paths, with GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 grades and potential promotion to GS-11/GS-12, along with strong federal benefits and job stability. Selected candidates may receive a base salary ranging from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus overtime eligibility and a recruitment incentive up to $15,000 per year under specific contracts.