Frontline Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Grindstone (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a federal law enforcement workforce. This role supports enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting travelers, and determining admissibility at points of entry.

Salary varies by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime. Incentives up to $15,000 per year and robust federal benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of general experience or a conferred bachelor’s degree or equivalent education for GS-5.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education as substitute.
• GS-9 can require 1 year of specialized experience or higher graduate education.
• Combination of experience and education acceptable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP laws & regulations

Law enforcement procedures

Observation & interviewing

Risk assessment & decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a federal law enforcement workforce. This role supports enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting travelers, and determining admissibility at points of entry.

Salary varies by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime. Incentives up to $15,000 per year and robust federal benefits accompany the position.