Federal Border Protection Officer - Field Inspector

Customs and Border Protection; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring CBPOs across multiple grades. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining entry admissibility to the United States.

Eligible candidates may qualify via education or general/public safety experience, with strong job stability and federal benefits. Salary ranges from GS-5 to GS-9 levels with potential overtime pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3+ years general experience or 1 year at GS-4 equivalent, or a conferred bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade, plus CBP Officer requirements.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or graduate degree, or combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP laws & regulations

Inspections & screening

Decision making under law enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate-level education (master/LL.B/J.D)

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring CBPOs across multiple grades. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining entry admissibility to the United States.

Eligible candidates may qualify via education or general/public safety experience, with strong job stability and federal benefits. Salary ranges from GS-5 to GS-9 levels with potential overtime pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health