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Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer!

If you are seeking a fulfilling career in law enforcement with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and job stability, this is your chance! As a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO), you willbe part of a dedicated team of over 60,000 professionals committed to safeguarding American interests and securing our nation's borders.

Consider the Incredible Incentives and Salary! As a CBPO, you play a pivotal role in protecting the American public by enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws. Your work will help facilitate legitimate trade and travel while preventing the illegal entry of individuals and contraband.

Your Responsibilities Will 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.

Salary and Incentives

As a newly appointed CBPO, you may receive up to a $15,000 incentive per year with a three or four-year service contract, depending on your duty location. Your annual base salary will range from $40,332 to $109,952, with additional opportunities for overtime compensation up to $45,000.

To Qualify for the GS-5 Grade Level, You Must Have:

• A minimum of three years of full-time general work experience that showcases your ability to interact with people and to learn.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• A combination of experience and education may also qualify you.

For the GS-7 Grade Level:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level.
• A bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement, or one full year of graduate-level education.
• A combination of specialized experience and graduate education may qualify you.

Requirements:

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must meet age restrictions related to law enforcement retirement provisions.
• Formal training will include a two-week paid orientation and a 101-day training program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA.

Ready to Apply?

Follow the application process outlined in the job announcement to submit your resume and supporting documents. Join us in serving and protecting our nation!