Federal Border Protection Officer: Enforce & Protect

Customs and Border Protection; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is recruiting CBPOs at entry and mid-level grades across the United States. The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives, with duty locations nationwide and targeted training.

Applicants must meet citizenship and residency requirements; education or prior experience in public safety or law enforcement may qualify. Opportunities span GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 with promotion potential.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree, or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience and a qualifying education/substitution.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience and/or graduate education as a combination with experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States; and
• Prevent the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

CBP procedures

Detainment knowledge

Interview skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Combination of Experience and Education

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is recruiting CBPOs at entry and mid-level grades across the United States. The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives, with duty locations nationwide and targeted training.

Applicants must meet citizenship and residency requirements; education or prior experience in public safety or law enforcement may qualify. Opportunities span GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 with promotion potential.