Entry-Level Border Protection Officer (Federal LEO)

Jobtome; Somerton (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple GS levels.

This federal law enforcement career offers challenging duties, with entry and mid-level pathways and strong federal benefits. Priority locations in Arizona include Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales and San Luis, with incentives up to $15,000 per year under a 3- or 4-year contract, base salaries from $41,863 to $127,464 annually, and overtime up to $45,000.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience, or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree.
• Education substitution: full 4-year degree from accredited college.
• Combination of experience and education can qualify.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP procedures

Law enforcement basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple GS levels.

This federal law enforcement career offers challenging duties, with entry and mid-level pathways and strong federal benefits. Priority locations in Arizona include Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales and San Luis, with incentives up to $15,000 per year under a 3- or 4-year contract, base salaries from $41,863 to $127,464 annually, and overtime up to $45,000.