Frontline Border Protection Officer

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

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs in the United States, including Texas duty locations. Positions are full-time with competitive base pay and benefits. Candidates may qualify via education or relevant public-safety experience, with incentives for prioritized duty locations.

GS-5 to GS-12 levels offer progression, overtime potential of up to $45,000, and a Thrift Savings Plan retirement option. Citizenship and residency requirements apply.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 grade levels; education or experience substitutions allowed.
• 1 year specialized experience for GS-7; 1+ year for GS-9; education substitutions apply.
• Citizenship, residency, age restrictions apply; federal employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel at border entries.
• Detain or arrest violators as required by law and policy.
• Participate in the training and deployment at various duty locations.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Law enforcement procedures

Rapid decision making

Interrogation & questioning

Observation & inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs in the United States, including Texas duty locations. Positions are full-time with competitive base pay and benefits. Candidates may qualify via education or relevant public-safety experience, with incentives for prioritized duty locations.

GS-5 to GS-12 levels offer progression, overtime potential of up to $45,000, and a Thrift Savings Plan retirement option. Citizenship and residency requirements apply.