Customs and Border Protection Officer at U.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission to protect America.

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

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

Typical activities include:

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law 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: Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CA; Jackman, ME; Grand Portage, MN; Dunseith and Pembina, ND; Raymond, MT; Oroville, 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 CBP Officers as determined by the CBP Office of Field Operations.

Salary and Benefits - and Location Incentives

Salary for newly appointed GL-5 and GL-7 grade level CBP Officers varies from $39,576-$108,733 per year. A fully trained CBP Officer is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary. These positions will be filled at the entry level grade of GS-5 or GS-7, and grade level eligibility