Customs and Border Protection Officer

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO)

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

NEW RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES!

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an
exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie,
pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. You will be part of the
Department of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our nation.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time to
make your move.

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

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. Being a CBPO makes you a valuable member of the Federal
Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments 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.
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Duty Locations – Incentives available for some locations

You will be asked to provide your preference for one of the following mission-critical locations:

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

The preference locations listed above are expected to have vacancies available in the future, however, if
the duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a duty
location in another geographic location within the United States. Locations offered are based on
operational and mission requirements and critical agency hiring needs for entry-level CBPOs as
determined by the CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO).

Salary – and Duty Location Recruitment Incentives – and Benefits

** Recruitment Incentive** Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers (as defined in
5 CFR 575.102

) will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a three-year service contract, in the
following locations:
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 Incentive** Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers (as defined in
5 CFR 575.102
will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a four-year service contract, in the
following locations:
California:
Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate
Florida:
Key West
North Dakota:
Pembina

Annual Base Salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies as follows:

• GS-5 and GS-7 $ 40,332 - $109,952 per year

Locality pay varies by duty location.

Note:

A fully trained CBPO is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting…