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Working as a Customs and Border Protection Officer presents an exceptional opportunity to serve your country by joining an elite team of highly trained professionals. You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, dedicated to protecting American interests and securing our nation.

This is a career ladder position with promotion potential up to GS-12. As a CBPO, you will receive comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, vision, sick and annual leave, and retirement plans.

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• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
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• Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
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• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
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• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
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• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.
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Qualifications:

GS-5: One of the following:

• Experience: Three years of full-time general work experience demonstrating ability to interact with the public and apply information.
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• Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
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• Combination: A combination of general work experience and college education.
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GS-7: One of the following:

• Experience: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level including inspections, law enforcement, and regulatory compliance.
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• Education: A bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (3.0+ GPA or honor society membership), or one year of graduate-level education.
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• Combination: A combination of specialized experience and graduate education.
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Benefits:

CBPOs receive comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, vision, sick and annual leave, and retirement plans including a Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a Roth 401(k)). Recruitment Incentives: For eligible locations, you may receive an additional 10–25% of salary for the first 3–4 years depending on the location.

Training:

Formal Training: Two-week paid pre-academy orientation followed by a 101-day CBP Field Operations Academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA. Training includes law enforcement procedures, immigration law, Spanish language, physical fitness, and firearms.

We are seeking highly skilled professionals to join our elite team dedicated to protecting America.

Career Highlights:

• Protect American interests and secure the nation as part of the Federal Law Enforcement workforce.
• Be a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement profession.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enforce laws and regulations related to customs, immigration, and agriculture.
• Facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Opportunities for Advancement:

• With experience and training, advance to leadership roles or specialized positions within the Federal Government.

Benefits:

• Annual Base Salary: GS-9 $61,111 - $24,443 per year
• Overtime pay up to 45,000 per year
• Eligible for federal employment benefits, including health insurance and Thrift Savings Plan
• Recruitment incentives available for duty locations with vacancies

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that includes detaining suspected violators, enforcing laws and regulations, utilizing intelligence techniques, and conducting interviews.
• A master's degree or LL.B/J.D. from an accredited college or university; OR a combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Residency: Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age Restriction: Must be referred before your 40th birthday (some exceptions apply).
• Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans may qualify for excepted service appointment.

This is a challenging career opportunity that offers the chance to serve your country while upholding the law.

• You will be part of an elite team dedicated to securing our nation's borders.
• This role requires strong interpersonal skills, decision-making abilities, and attention to detail.

The Customs and Border Protection Officer enforces customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations. You will conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances, determine admissibility for entry into the United States, and prevent the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods.

1. Enforce laws and regulations related to customs, immigration, and agriculture.
2. Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
3. Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
4. Prevent the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods.

This position offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and access to federal employment benefits.

To qualify for this role, you must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience or meet certain education requirements.

Locations may vary, but this position is considered mission-critical.

This job requires honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of duty. If you are looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement, consider applying for this Customs and Border Protection Officer position.

You will work closely with other agencies to ensure the safety and security of our country.

This role also requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

As a Customs and Border Protection Officer, you play a vital role in safeguarding America's borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.

• You will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations to maintain a secure environment for legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct thorough inspections of individuals and conveyances to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States, preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods.

This position requires strong communication skills, integrity, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Detain suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws and/or arrest violators using proper law enforcement methods.
• Enforce laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping.
• Utilize intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats.
• Conduct interviews in a law enforcement capacity.

To be successful in this role, you must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Residency: Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age Restriction: Must be referred before your 40th birthday (some exceptions apply).
• Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans may qualify for excepted service appointment.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement? As a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO), you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

You will be responsible for enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations. You will facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel while preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods.

Requirements:

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Residency: Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age Restriction: Must be referred before your 40th birthday (some exceptions apply).
• Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans may qualify for excepted service appointment.

You must be a U.S. citizen with primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years. You must also meet certain age requirements and have the necessary qualifications.

Benefits:

• Annual Base Salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies as follows:
  
  GS-9: $61,111 - $24,443 per year
• Overtime pay: A fully trained CBPO is eligible for up to 45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary.
• Benefits: Officers are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, generous annual and sick leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

We offer a competitive salary, overtime pay, and a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

Training:

• Two-week orientation and 101-day academy at FLETC in Glynco, GA.
• Spanish training may be required for certain locations.

As a CBPO, you will undergo rigorous training at FLETC in Glynco, GA. You may also be required to receive Spanish training.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button on this site. You'll be directed to the CBP Talent Network page. Select

The role of a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer is to protect America's borders and enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.

As a CBPO, you will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, working to safeguard the nation and its economic prosperity.

Your duties will include enforcing laws and regulations, facilitating trade and travel, conducting inspections, and determining individual admissibility for entry into the United States.

You will also be responsible for preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods, as well as the smuggling of contraband.

Protect America by working in a dynamic team as a law enforcement professional. As an officer, you will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce.

Key responsibilities include enforcing laws and regulations, facilitating legitimate trade and travel, conducting inspections, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal activities.

Offices are located at key border locations.

• Port Angeles
• Other duty locations within the United States

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations effectively.
• Conduct thorough inspections and assessments.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills.

Competitive annual salary starting at $61,111 per year

Opportunities for overtime pay

Eligible for federal employment benefits including health insurance and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment incentives available for certain duty locations

Protecting America's Interests with Exceptional Law Enforcement Opportunities

Are you looking for a career in law enforcement that offers great rewards and opportunities? Look no further than working as a Customs and Border Protection Officer. You will be part of the elite team of highly trained professionals who strive to protect America by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.

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Customs and Border Protection Officer Role

As a Customs and Border Protection Officer, you will be part of an elite team of highly trained professionals who are dedicated to protecting America's borders.

Key responsibilities include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations, facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel, conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances, determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States, and preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

• GS-5: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, three years of full-time general work experience demonstrating ability to interact with the public and apply information, or a combination of both.
• GS-7: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level including inspections, law enforcement, and regulatory compliance, a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (3.0+ GPA or honor society membership), or one year of graduate-level education, or a combination of both.

This is a career ladder position with promotion potential up to GS-12. You will be eligible for promotion to the next higher grade after 52 weeks at each level, subject to agency discretion.

CBPOs receive comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, vision, sick and annual leave, and retirement plans including a Thrift Savings Plan.

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Residency: Must have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years.
• Age Limit: Must be referred before turning 40 (some exceptions apply for federal or veteran candidates).