Frontline Border Protection Officer

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

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs at multiple duty locations across the United States, with entry and mid-level grades (GS-5/7/9) and promotion potential to GS-11/12. Starting salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime eligibility and robust federal benefits.

As a CBP Officer you will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections, determine admissibility, and help safeguard the nation’s borders while supporting lawful travel and trade.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 acceptable entry levels with potential for advancement to higher grades.
• Education or equivalent experience meeting the basic qualification standards.
• Must meet citizenship and residency requirements for federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel across borders.
• Detain or take action as required to enforce laws and protect public safety.

Skills

CBP laws & regs knowledge

Interview techniques

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs at multiple duty locations across the United States, with entry and mid-level grades (GS-5/7/9) and promotion potential to GS-11/12. Starting salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime eligibility and robust federal benefits.

As a CBP Officer you will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections, determine admissibility, and help safeguard the nation’s borders while supporting lawful travel and trade.