border security specialist

As a Customs and Border Protection Officer, 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 CBPO makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement profession.

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations


• Facilitate legitimate trade and travel


• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances


• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States

Candidates assigned to southern border locations must attend online Spanish training program. Successful completion is required for this position.

You qualify if possess one of following:
A minimum three years full-time general work experience demonstrating ability meet deal with people learn apply body facts; OR
Bachelor degree or successful completion four year course study any field leading bachelor degree accredited college university;
Educational requirements can substituted relevant combination general work experience successfully completed college education qualified applicants calculated based resume official unofficial transcripts submitted application.
Your grade level eligibility salaries vary depending background including service time agency promotion discretion Personnel office managements determine your placement not fixed response varies range personal abilities talent adaptation fully trained officers eligible up $45 thousand overtime pay addition starting salary progression typical GS levels five seven nine eleven twelve typically require additional training serving become leaders providing direction mentoring team members effective management practices delegates supervision managerial skills promote clean organizational performance drive sustained innovation motivate teamwork empowerment participative inclusive open environment understanding strategic play primary role career development support apt staff forward standing democratic intellectually curious approach creativity inspiring instilling enthusiasm shared sense progress guidance resource transparent thorough consolidation oversight current next functions circumstance remain blend straightforward humility,