Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced

Join to apply for the Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced role at U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Status: 2 days ago - Be among the first 25 applicants.

This range is provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$61,111.00/yr - $/yr

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers a career in law enforcement with a highly trained team dedicated to protecting America. As a CBPO, you will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, safeguarding borders, deterring illicit activity, and supporting economic prosperity.

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals entering the U.S.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods and illegal drugs.

Multiple locations across the U.S. are available, with incentives of 10%-25% of salary for certain locations, especially during initial years. Specific locations include Nogales, San Luis, Calexico, Los Angeles, and others listed in the original description.

Starting salaries vary by grade level, with GS-9 being $61,111 to $124,443 annually. Additional incentives, overtime pay, and federal benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and leave are available.

Applicants must meet experience, education, or a combination of both criteria for GS-9. Specific experience includes law enforcement activities such as detaining suspects, enforcing laws, conducting interviews, and using intelligence techniques.

• U.S. citizenship
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
• Age restrictions apply, with exceptions for prior federal service
• Veterans’ preference eligibility
• Completion of training at FLETC and pre-academy orientation

Click the Apply button on the site, follow instructions, and submit all required documents. Successful applicants will be evaluated via resume, supporting documents, and entrance exam.