Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, a role dedicated to ensuring border security and facilitating trade. This entry-level position in law enforcement offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. As a member of a federal workforce, you will engage in meaningful work that protects American interests.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Participation in Thrift Savings Plan

Location incentives up to 25%

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years of general work experience or a bachelor's degree.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement.
• GS-9: Law enforcement or military law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections and determine admittance of individuals.
• Prevent illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods.

Skills

Enforcing customs laws

Conducting inspections

Facilitating trade and travel

Preventing illegal entry

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection provided pay range

This range is provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$61,111.00/yr - $124,443.00/yr

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our nation.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move.

As a Customs And Border Protection Officer (CBPO), you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a CBPO makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. Typical assignments include:

• 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 prohibited goods, including illegal drugs and contraband.

Duty Locations

You will be asked to provide your location preferences from a list of mission-critical locations. Incentives are available for some locations. The list includes locations across the U.S. and territories, such as Nogales, AZ; Calexico, CA; Washington, DC; Miami, FL; Honolulu, HI; Chicago, IL; and others. If no vacancies are available at your preferred location, you may be assigned elsewhere within the U.S. depending on operational needs.

Salary and Incentives

Annual base salaries vary by grade level:

• GL-5: $49,739–$61,833
• GL-7: $56,623–$71,615
• GL-9: $63,148–$81,480

Locality pay varies by location. Fully trained officers are eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay. Grade progression occurs every 52 weeks, with promotions at the agency's discretion. Benefits include health, dental, insurance, leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan. Location incentives may add 15%-25% to your salary for the first three or four years, depending on the duty location.

Qualifications

GS-5: 3 years of general work experience or a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement.
GS-9: Law enforcement or military law enforcement experience.
Additional requirements include U.S. citizenship, residency, age limits, veterans' preference, and successful completion of training at FLETC.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button on this site, select Customs and Border Protection Officer, and follow the instructions to submit your application, resume, transcripts, and supporting documents. For questions, contact a recruiter through careers.cbp.gov/ofo.

Additional Information

This is an entry-level, full-time position in government administration, with opportunities for advancement and various benefits.