Customs and Border Protection Officer

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers an exceptional opportunity for law enforcement professionals to join an elite team dedicated to protecting America. As part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, you will help secure our nation and safeguard American interests.

NEW RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES! Check the salary section below for details on incentives and benefits. A CBPO is a valued member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession, part of a 60,000+ workforce committed to protecting the American people, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing 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 the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illicit drugs and contraband

Preference may be requested for one of the following mission‑critical locations (incentives available for some locations):

• Anchorage, AK
• Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis, AZ
• Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate, CA
• Washington, D.C.
• Key West, Miami, Orlando, FL
• Honolulu, HI
• Chicago, IL
• Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro, ME
• Detroit, Port Huron, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
• Grand Portage, International Falls, MN
• Raymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, Wild Horse, MT
• Columbus, Santa Teresa, NM
• Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River, Buffalo, NY
• Dunseith, Pembina, Portal, ND
• Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, Richford, VT
• Blaine, Oroville, Sumas, WA

These locations are expected to have vacancies in the future. If vacancies are not available, a duty location elsewhere in the United States may be offered based on operational needs.

Recruitment Incentives – 3‑Year Service Contract

• Arizona:
  Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis
• California:
  Calexico
• Hawaii:
  Honolulu
• Maine:
  Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro
• Michigan:
  Detroit, Port Huron, Sault Sainte Marie
• Minnesota:
  Grand Portage, International Falls
• Montana:
  Raymond, Sweetgrass
• New York:
  Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River
• North Dakota:
  Dunseith, Portal
• Vermont:
  Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, Richford
• Washington:
  Blaine, Oroville

Recruitment Incentives – 4‑Year Service Contract

• California:
  Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate
• Florida:
  Key West
• North Dakota:
  Pembina

Annual Base Salary (GS‑5 and GS‑7)

• $40,332 – $109,952 per year

Locality pay varies by duty location. A fully trained CBPO may be eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary. Grade levels progress from GS‑5 to GS‑12 with 52‑week promotion eligibility.

• Experience: Minimum of three (3) full‑time general work years demonstrating ability to work with people and apply facts.
• Education Substitution: Bachelor’s degree or completion of a 4‑year college program.
• Combination: Successful completion of college education AND general work experience, assessed via resume and transcripts.

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of specialized full‑time work experience equivalent to the lower grade level, including:
  • Performing physical inspections for criminal activity, fraud, or illegal operations
  • Using observational techniques, evaluating facts, reviewing documentation under federal, state, or local laws
  • Making determinations that may lead to arrests, seizures, fines, or penalties
• Education Substitution: Bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement (GPA 3.0+ or honor society) or one (1) full year of graduate‑level education.
• Combination: Specialized work experience equivalent to the lower grade level AND graduate‑level education, assessed via resume and transcripts.

• If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify. See the GS‑9 Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) on USAJOBS for eligibility.

• Citizenship: U.S.…