Launch Your Career as a Federal Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Alsen (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce laws at ports of entry and protect national borders. CBPOs may start at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with career progression to GS-11/GS-12 and competitive federal benefits.

The role includes inspections, investigations, and enforcing travel and trade compliance, with additional recruitment incentives offered for prioritized duty locations. Training is provided after hire.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and general experience.
• GS-7 requires specialized experience or graduate education or a combination.
• Other requirements include citizenship, residency, age restrictions, and training.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling.

Skills

Inspection of persons and goods

Law enforcement knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce laws at ports of entry and protect national borders. CBPOs may start at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with career progression to GS-11/GS-12 and competitive federal benefits.

The role includes inspections, investigations, and enforcing travel and trade compliance, with additional recruitment incentives offered for prioritized duty locations. Training is provided after hire.