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Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO)


Join the ranks of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and embark on a law enforcement career with a prestigious team committed to protecting America. As part of the Department of Homeland Security, you will help safeguard the nation and secure its borders.
This is the perfect time to pursue a rewarding career offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job security.

As a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO), you will join a workforce of over 60,000 dedicated professionals. Your role will focus on protecting citizens by securing borders, preventing illegal activities, and boosting the nation’s economic well-being. Becoming a CBPO means joining the ranks of Federal Law Enforcement Officers.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

  • Enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws.
  • Facilitate legitimate trade and travel.
  • Conduct inspections of individuals and transportation modes.
  • Decide the admissibility of individuals entering the U.S.
  • Prevent unauthorized entry and smuggling of prohibited goods.

Salary and Benefits

Starting base pay for new CBPOs is outlined below:

  • GS-9: $61,111 - $124,443 annually
Locality pay varies by location. Trained officers can earn up to $45,000 in overtime in addition to their base salary.

This role follows a career ladder progression, advancing from GS-5 to GS-12. Promotion eligibility occurs after 52 weeks in each grade, subject to agency discretion.

Officers may select from a wide array of benefits, including health and dental insurance, a robust leave program, and a Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k).

LOCATION INCENTIVES

Eligible candidates accepting specific duty locations may receive an additional 15%-25% of their annual salary for three years, alongside overtime. Certain locations offer a 25% incentive for up to four years.

Locations offering 25% recruitment incentives include:

  • Various sites in CA, FL, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, VT, and WA
Locations offering 15% recruitment incentives include:
  • Sites in HI, ND, VT, and WA
Calexico, CA offers a 10% recruitment incentive.

Qualifications

Qualify for GS-9 through experience, education, or a mix:

Experience: At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, including:
  • Detaining or arresting law violators.
  • Enforcing laws on imports and exports.
  • Using intelligence techniques for threats and risk assessments.
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement role.

Experience includes making swift and accurate decisions regarding the enforcement of import/export regulations and immigration laws.
Education: A master's degree or higher, or equivalent advanced education.
Combination: Blend of specialized experience and advanced education as reflected in your application and transcripts.
Other Requirements
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
Residency: Must have U.S. residency for three of the last five years.
Age Limit: Must be eligible for selection before 40, with some exceptions for current or former federal law enforcement officers.
Veteran's Preference: Veterans' preference may exempt you from age limits.
Training: Complete a two-week paid orientation followed by 101-day training at the CBP Field Operations Academy in Glynco, GA. Spanish language proficiency training may be required depending on assignment.
How to Apply

Click the Apply button to connect to the CBP Talent Network. Select Customs and Border Protection Officer under Position of Interest for application instructions on USAJOBS.
Ensure to submit all required documentation (resume, transcripts, etc.) and complete the CBPO Entrance Exam.

As a CBP Talent Network subscriber, receive monthly updates on webinars, career expos, and opportunities with CBP.
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