Launch Your Career as a Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple grades. Roles involve enforcing laws, inspecting people and goods, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade.

Nationwide duty locations are possible, with competitive base pay and federal benefits. Starting salaries vary by grade, with overtime eligibility and retention incentives. Applicants must meet citizenship, residency, and training requirements and may receive location-based

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of general experience, with 1 year at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university may substitute experience.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify for the grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Detain or authorize entry per regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interrogation & interviewing

Decision making

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple grades. Roles involve enforcing laws, inspecting people and goods, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade.

Nationwide duty locations are possible, with competitive base pay and federal benefits. Starting salaries vary by grade, with overtime eligibility and retention incentives. Applicants must meet citizenship, residency, and training requirements and may receive location-based