Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you will work with a dedicated team to safeguard America's borders and ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities in a vital law enforcement role.
Key Responsibilities
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 for entry into the U.S.
Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband
Required Qualifications
U.S. citizenship
Residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
Age limit: must be referred before turning 40 (some exceptions apply)
Three years of full-time general work experience or a bachelor's degree for GS-5
One year of specialized experience or a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement for GS-7
Preferred Qualifications
Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, and vision insuranceSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives of 10–25% of salary for eligible locations