Experienced Customs and Border Protection Officer; GS

Overview

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO), GS‑9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The CBPO protects the United States by enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, facilitating trade, and preventing the illegal entry of persons and contraband.

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• 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 illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods and drugs

• Alaska:
  Anchorage
• Arizona:
  Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis
• California:
  Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate
• Hawaii:
  Honolulu
• Washington, D.C.
• Florida:
  Key West, Miami
• Illinois:
  Chicago
• Maine:
  Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro
• Michigan:
  Detroit, Port Huron, Sault Ste. Marie
• Minnesota:
  Grand Portage, International Falls
• Montana:
  Raymond, Sweetgrass, Wild Horse
• New York:
  Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River
• North Dakota:
  Dunseith, Portal, Pembina
• Vermont:
  Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, Richford
• Washington:
  Blaine, Oroville, Sumas

• GS‑9 base salary: $61,111 – $124,443 per year (varies with locality)
• Locality pay varies by duty location
• Newly appointed CBPOs may receive up to $15,000 incentive per year (three to four year service contract)
• Full‑trained CBPOs eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay

• Experience
  :
  Minimum 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including law‑enforcement related duties such as arresting violators, enforcing import/export laws, and conducting law‑enforcement interviews.
• Education
  : A master’s degree (or higher) OR a JD/LLB from an accredited institution. Alternatively, a combination of specialized experience AND graduate‑level education.
• Citizenship
  : U.S. citizen.
• Residency
  :
  Primary U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
• Age
  :
  Referrals must be made before the 40th birthday unless exempted by veteran or previous civil‑law‑enforcement service.
• Veterans’ Preference
  :
  Eligible candidates may receive a Veterans Recruitment Appointment.
• Training
  : 2‑week pre‑academy orientation and 101‑day CBP Field Operations Academy;
  Spanish training required for certain locations.

Visit the CBP Talent Network, select “Customs and Border Protection Officer,” and follow the links to the CBPO JOA on USAJOBS. Submit your resume, transcripts, and complete the CBPO entrance exam.