Customs and Border Protection Officer

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CBP Mission Statement:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations.

Discover a challenging and rewarding career in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders. CBP employees protect our Nation's borders from terrorism, human and drug smuggling, illegal migration, and agricultural pests while simultaneously facilitating the flow of legitimate travel and trade.  

The CBP Officer position starts at a salary of $31,944 (GS-5 grade level), with promotion potential to $70,192 (GS-12 grade level). Apply to this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's and our partners' ability to perform their homeland security functions by doing the following: 

Being a CBP Officer makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.  Typical assignments 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; and
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

For an overview of the diverse responsibilities CBP carries out within the Government, visit our website at www.cbp.gov. 

To apply, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/404859000