Frontier Security Inspector - Federal Border Officer

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

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs to enforce customs, immigration and agriculture law, with duties across numerous U.S. locations. The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and retirement plans, plus recruitment incentives.

Positions range from entry to mid-level, with career advancement potential and a strong emphasis on law enforcement and public service. Applicants must meet citizenship, residency, and training requirements.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3+ years general experience or a bachelor’s degree; 1 year at GS-4 level.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education as substitute.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law 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 of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

CBP regulations

Inspection techniques

Investigation methods

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate education

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs to enforce customs, immigration and agriculture law, with duties across numerous U.S. locations. The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and retirement plans, plus recruitment incentives.

Positions range from entry to mid-level, with career advancement potential and a strong emphasis on law enforcement and public service. Applicants must meet citizenship, residency, and training requirements.