Federal Border Protection Officer: Inspect, Enforce & Protect

Jobtome; Nutwood (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Generous leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at entry and mid levels across the United States.

The role combines law enforcement with border security, enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture regulations while supporting legal travel and trade. Starting salaries vary by GS grade ($41,863–$127,464 per year) with overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, leave, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience OR 1 year at GS-4 OR bachelor’s degree OR combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or combination with education substitutions.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or master’s degree or combination with 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 the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods and contraband.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at entry and mid levels across the United States.

The role combines law enforcement with border security, enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture regulations while supporting legal travel and trade. Starting salaries vary by GS grade ($41,863–$127,464 per year) with overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, leave, and retirement plans.