Frontline Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Generous annual leave

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

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

The position encompasses enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, along with ensuring lawful travel and trade. Officers may earn a base annual salary ranging across GS-5 to GS-9 grades, with overtime potential and comprehensive federal benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• Specialized experience required for GS-7 level; one year of such experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• For GS-9, a combination of specialized experience and higher-level education or an advanced degree may apply.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4-year course

Master’s degree or 2+ years grad education

Combination of Experience and Education

Job description

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

The position encompasses enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, along with ensuring lawful travel and trade. Officers may earn a base annual salary ranging across GS-5 to GS-9 grades, with overtime potential and comprehensive federal benefits including health and retirement plans.