Frontline Border Security Inspector

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is recruiting CBPOs across multiple duty locations in the United States. The officer role supports enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and ensures legitimate trade and travel.

Candidates may qualify with education or prior public safety experience, with strong benefits and career stability offered. The CBPO position provides base pay aligned with GS grades, potential overtime, and enrollment in health and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires either 3 years general experience (1 year at GS-4) or a bachelor’s degree or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• GS-9 requires experience/education/combinations including knowledge of CBP procedures and ability to perform complex duties.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is recruiting CBPOs across multiple duty locations in the United States. The officer role supports enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and ensures legitimate trade and travel.

Candidates may qualify with education or prior public safety experience, with strong benefits and career stability offered. The CBPO position provides base pay aligned with GS grades, potential overtime, and enrollment in health and retirement programs.