border security specialist

A Customs and Border Protection Officer is a critical role in safeguarding the nation's borders, preventing illicit activity, and enhancing economic prosperity.

This career ladder position offers opportunities for growth and advancement, with grade level progression from GS-5 to GS-12. Officers will be eligible for promotions after completing 52 weeks in each grade level.

• The typical assignments of a CBPO include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; facilitating legitimate trade and travel; conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances; determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States; preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods;


• Duty Locations – Incentives available for some locations: Anchorage AK Douglas Lukeville Nogales San Luis AZ Calexico CA Washington DC Key West Miami Orlando FL Honolulu HI Chicago IL Calais Eastport Houlton Jackman Madawaska Van Buren Vanceboro ME Detroit Port Huron Sault Ste Marie MI Grand Portage International Falls MN Raymond Sweetgrass MT Columbus Santa Teresa NM Alexandria Bay Champlain Massena Trout River Buffalo NY Dunseith Pembina Portal ND Brownsville Dallas Del Rio El Paso Hidalgo Laredo Presidio Progreso Houston TX Beecher Falls Derby Line Highgate Springs Norton Richford VT Blaine Oroville Sumas WA)

1. An Annual Base Salary ranging from $40,332 - $109,952 per year depending on grade level eligibility


2. Locality pay varies by duty location
.li>Note A fully trained CBPO is eligible for up to $45, 000 in overtime pay in addition to starting salary