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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced
- Dunseith, North Dakota
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer - Entry Level
- Pembina, North Dakota
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Surface Warfare Officer
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$121160.125000
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Medical Corps Officer (Physician)
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$104203.398438
- Full Time
- Public Health
Culinary Specialist
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$54658.457031
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Medical Assistant
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$36186.687500
- Full Time
- Public Health
Security & Law Enforcement
- Valley City, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$82947.882813
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Computer Field Technician
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$72989.960938
- Full Time
- Engineering
Fire Controlman
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$86996.476563
- Full Time
- Engineering
Registered Nurse
- Valley City, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$75466.445313
- Full Time
- Public Health
Medical Support
- Devils Lake, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$39952.996094
- Full Time
- Public Health
Navy Chaplain
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$103709.281250
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Boatswain’s Mate
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$99695.351563
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Information Systems Technician
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$85780.226563
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Aviation Electrician’s Mate
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$89362.242188
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics Technician
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$97122.320313
- Full Time
- Engineering
Meteorologist
- Jamestown, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$102135.312500
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Fargo, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$83152.382813
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Electronics Technician
- Devils Lake, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$66464.835938
- Full Time
- Engineering
Advanced Electronics
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$80888.890625
- Full Time
- Engineering
SEAL Officer
- Fargo, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$90776.250000
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Cook
- Devils Lake, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$48657.234375
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$70350.515625
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Dental Hygienist
- Horace, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$86281.937500
- Full Time
- Public Health
Bomb Technician
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$53687.113281
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Larimore, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$90330.640625
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Operations & Support
- Lincoln, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$82302.062500
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Naval Flight Officer
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$131697.562500
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
IT Professional
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$77536.710938
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Information Technology Professional (IT Support)
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$82345.242188
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Pilot
- Burlington, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$138586.578125
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Nuclear Engineer
- Devils Lake, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$211329.781250
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$82006.609375
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Experienced New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Karlsruhe, North Dakota
- United States Customs and Border Protection
$$49,739–$89,518
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Experienced New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Larimore, North Dakota
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$61,111 - $124,443
- Full Time
- Legal Services
IT Professional
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Aviation Electrician’s Mate
- Mandan, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Cook
- Dickinson, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Pilot
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Dental HPSP
- Fargo, North Dakota
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Bomb Technician
- Fargo, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer (GS-5/7)
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$40,332-$109,952
- Full Time
- Education and Training
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Entry Level New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Minot, North Dakota
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$40,332-$109,952
- Full Time
- Education and Training
Aviation Electronics Technician
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Naval Flight Officer
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Boatswain’s Mate
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Dental Hygienist
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Advanced Electronics
- Minot, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Army Reserve Internal Medicine Physician
- Fargo, North Dakota
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Anesthesiologist
- Beulah, North Dakota
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Registered Nurse
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Culinary Specialist
- Devils Lake, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Horace, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Security & Law Enforcement
- Mandan, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Medical Corps Officer (Physician)
- Dickinson, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Clinical Psychologist
- Surrey, North Dakota
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Computer Field Technician
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
SEAL Officer
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Surface Warfare Officer
- Valley City, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Medical Support
- West Fargo, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Aviation Operations & Support
- Horace, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Experienced Customs and Border Protection Officer – Sign-On and Retention Incentives ($60K)
- Ostby, North Dakota
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$40,332-$109,952
- Full Time
- Education and Training
Federal Law Enforcement: Entry Level CBP Officer with $60,000 Sign-On Incentive
- Bowesmont, North Dakota
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$40,332-$109,952
- Full Time
- Education and Training
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Horace, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Nuclear Engineer
- Beulah, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Information Systems Technician
- West Fargo, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
CBP Federal Law Enforcement Virtual Career Expo - June 10th
- Jamestown, North Dakota
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Meteorologist
- Mandan, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Information Technology Professional (IT Support)
- Dickinson, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Larimore, North Dakota
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Active Entomologist
- Fargo, North Dakota
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Entomologist
- Fargo, North Dakota
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
- Larimore, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Reserve Occupational Therapist
- Fargo, North Dakota
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Army Reserve Family Practice Physician
- Fargo, North Dakota
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Silva, North Dakota
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$40,332-$109,952
- Full Time
- Education and Training
Reserve Orthopedic Surgeon
- Fargo, North Dakota
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Active Orthopedic Surgeon
- Fargo, North Dakota
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve General Surgeon
- Fargo, North Dakota
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Active General Surgeon
- Fargo, North Dakota
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Surrey, North Dakota
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Border Patrol Agent
- Reiles Acres, North Dakota
- United States Customs and Border Protection
$$49,739–$89,518
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Now Hiring: Entry Level Customs and Border Protection Officer ($60K Incentives)
- Dunseith, North Dakota
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$40,332-$109,952
- Full Time
- Education and Training
Customs and Border Protection Officer - Entry Level
- Portal, North Dakota
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced
- Pembina, North Dakota
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Security Engineer with Cloud Operations - 100% Remote (29)
- all cities, North Dakota
- The Dignify Solutions, LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced
- Dunseith, North Dakota
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer
- Fort Yates, North Dakota
- Department Of The Interior
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer - Entry Level
- Dunseith, North Dakota
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Public Sector Growth Leader - Gov Funding & Adoption
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Cornerstone OnDemand
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Crewmember Firefighter - seasonal 6 month position
- West Fargo, North Dakota
- North Dakota State University
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced
- Portal, North Dakota
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Loss Prevention Detective
- West Fargo, North Dakota
- Marshall's
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic State Government Affairs Leader
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Cengage Group
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Senior Firefighter - seasonal 6 month position
- West Fargo, North Dakota
- North Dakota State University
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Armed Security Officer Ground Patrol
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Allied Universal Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote Political Affairs Intern | Policy & Advocacy
- Minot, North Dakota
- THE BORGEN PROJECT
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced
- Pembina, North Dakota
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer - Entry Level
- Portal, North Dakota
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Account Specialist
- Buffalo, North Dakota
- TradeJobsWorkforce
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer - Entry Level
- Pembina, North Dakota
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Fire Protection Engineer/ Consultant
- Mapleton, North Dakota
- Ignis Global Recruitment
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Security Officer - PT & FT available
- Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Penetration Tester
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Entry Level Security Officer
- Kulm, North Dakota
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
AI Security Validation Engineer Remote
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior AI Security Tester Remote
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Officer – Patrol
- Ashley, North Dakota
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Navy Surface Ship HM&E Systems Engineer
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- Serco Inc.
- Full Time
- Federal Government
SOC Analyst
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Remote AI Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
AI Security Engineer: Train & Evaluate Cyber AI Models
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Entry Level Security Officer
- Lamoure, North Dakota
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Application Security Engineer - AI Trainer
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Entry Level Security Officer
- Jamestown, North Dakota
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer – Patrol
- Oakes, North Dakota
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry Level Security Officer
- Oakes, North Dakota
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
DOW SkillBridge Military Application (North Dakota)
- Mandan, North Dakota
- Builders FirstSource
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Remote AI Security Researcher Shape Next-Gen Threat Models
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Red Team Operator
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Marine & Technical Machinery Systems Spec (29)
- all cities, North Dakota
- Disney
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Entry Level Security Officer
- Ellendale, North Dakota
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote AI Security Researcher: Malware & Threat Analysis
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Analytic Facilitator - SME
- Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Amentum
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Officer – Patrol
- Ellendale, North Dakota
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer – Patrol
- Jamestown, North Dakota
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry Level Security Officer
- Ashley, North Dakota
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Operations Engineer - Remote
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- SitusAMC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Officer – Patrol
- Kulm, North Dakota
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote AI Security Analyst Train & Validate Models
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Officer – Patrol
- Lamoure, North Dakota
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
DHS Credentialed/Experienced Background Investigator - Aurora, C Remote / Telecommute Jobs (29)
- all cities, North Dakota
- ClearanceJobs
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Marine Systems Engineer 100% Remote (29)
- all cities, North Dakota
- Serco Inc.
- Full Time
- Federal Government

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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced
- Dunseith, North Dakota 58329 United States
- Customs and Border Protection
- Jun 02, 2026
- Full Time
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Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our nation.

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

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES - SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

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

Typical assignments 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; and

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: Anchorage, AK; Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales and San Luis, AZ; Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CA; Washington, D.C.; Key West, Miami, and Orlando FL; Honolulu, HI; Chicago, IL; Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, and Vanceboro, ME; Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Ste Marie, MI; Grand Portage and International Falls, MN; Raymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, and Wild Horse, MT; Columbus and Santa Teresa, NM; Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River, and Buffalo, NY; Dunseith, Pembina, and Portal, ND; Brownsville, Dallas, Del Rio, El Paso, Hidalgo, Laredo, Presidio, Progreso, and Houston, TX; Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, and Richford, VT; Blaine, Oroville, and Sumas, 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 CBPOs as determined by the CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO).

Salary - and Duty Location Recruitment Incentives - and Benefits

Recruitment Incentive Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a three-year service contract, in the following locations:
Arizona: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis

California: Calexico

Hawaii: Honolulu

Maine: Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro

Michigan: Detroit, Port Huron, Sault Sainte Marie

Minnesota: Grand Portage, International Falls

Montana: Raymond, Sweetgrass

New York: Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River

North Dakota: Dunseith, Portal

Vermont: Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, Richford

Washington: Blaine, Oroville

Recruitment Incentive Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a four-year service contract, in the following locations:
California: Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate

Florida: Key West

North Dakota: Pembina

Annual Base Salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies as follows:

GS-9 $63,431- $127,464 per year

Locality pay varies by duty location.

Note: A fully trained CBPO is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary.

Grade level eligibility and salaries vary depending upon background, including experience and education, and duty location of the opportunity. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. Promotions are at the discretion of the agency.

Officers are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering.

Qualifications:

You qualify for the GS-9 grade level in one of the following ways: experience, education, or a combination of both.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that includes:

Detaining suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws and/or arresting violators using the proper law enforcement methods.

Enforcing the laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping to and from the United States.

Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats and perform risk assessments for violations of laws and threats to national security.

Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity for the purposes of gaining information from suspected violators of laws to determine the appropriate course of action.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments and decisions with respect to the application of the regulations, instructions, and procedures for importing and exporting merchandise to and from the United States; or enforcement and administration of laws relating to the right of persons to enter, reside in or depart from the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Education Substitution: A master's (or higher) degree, or two or more years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university; OR

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience AND successfully completed graduate-level education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

Other Requirements:

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years.

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Customs and Border Protection Officer position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training: You will be required to complete a paid pre-academy orientation for approximately two (2) weeks at your home port. You will then attend a 101-day training program - CBP Field Operations Academy - conducted at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) located in Glynco, GA. This training consists of basic law enforcement skills, immigration laws, firearms training, examination of cargo/bags/merchandise, physical fitness, etc. Candidates assigned to the southern border, Miami, or Puerto Rico duty locations must attend and pass an online Spanish training program, which will be completed at their home port. Successful completion of the Academy is required for this position.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. For Position of Interest, select Customs and Border Protection Officer.

You'll then receive a link(s) to the CBPO JOA(s) on USAJOBS to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the CBPO Entrance Exam.

As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with OFO and CBP.
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our nation.

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

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES - SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

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

Typical assignments 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; and

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: Anchorage, AK; Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales and San Luis, AZ; Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CA; Washington, D.C.; Key West, Miami, and Orlando FL; Honolulu, HI; Chicago, IL; Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, and Vanceboro, ME; Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Ste Marie, MI; Grand Portage and International Falls, MN; Raymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, and Wild Horse, MT; Columbus and Santa Teresa, NM; Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River, and Buffalo, NY; Dunseith, Pembina, and Portal, ND; Brownsville, Dallas, Del Rio, El Paso, Hidalgo, Laredo, Presidio, Progreso, and Houston, TX; Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, and Richford, VT; Blaine, Oroville, and Sumas, 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 CBPOs as determined by the CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO).

Salary - and Duty Location Recruitment Incentives - and Benefits

Recruitment Incentive Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a three-year service contract, in the following locations:
Arizona: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis

California: Calexico

Hawaii: Honolulu

Maine: Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro

Michigan: Detroit, Port Huron, Sault Sainte Marie

Minnesota: Grand Portage, International Falls

Montana: Raymond, Sweetgrass

New York: Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River

North Dakota: Dunseith, Portal

Vermont: Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, Richford

Washington: Blaine, Oroville

Recruitment Incentive Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a four-year service contract, in the following locations:
California: Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate

Florida: Key West

North Dakota: Pembina

Annual Base Salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies as follows:

GS-9 $63,431- $127,464 per year

Locality pay varies by duty location.

Note: A fully trained CBPO is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary.

Grade level eligibility and salaries vary depending upon background, including experience and education, and duty location of the opportunity. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. Promotions are at the discretion of the agency.

Officers are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering.

Qualifications:

You qualify for the GS-9 grade level in one of the following ways: experience, education, or a combination of both.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that includes:

Detaining suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws and/or arresting violators using the proper law enforcement methods.

Enforcing the laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping to and from the United States.

Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats and perform risk assessments for violations of laws and threats to national security.

Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity for the purposes of gaining information from suspected violators of laws to determine the appropriate course of action.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments and decisions with respect to the application of the regulations, instructions, and procedures for importing and exporting merchandise to and from the United States; or enforcement and administration of laws relating to the right of persons to enter, reside in or depart from the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Education Substitution: A master's (or higher) degree, or two or more years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university; OR

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience AND successfully completed graduate-level education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

Other Requirements:

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years.

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Customs and Border Protection Officer position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training: You will be required to complete a paid pre-academy orientation for approximately two (2) weeks at your home port. You will then attend a 101-day training program - CBP Field Operations Academy - conducted at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) located in Glynco, GA. This training consists of basic law enforcement skills, immigration laws, firearms training, examination of cargo/bags/merchandise, physical fitness, etc. Candidates assigned to the southern border, Miami, or Puerto Rico duty locations must attend and pass an online Spanish training program, which will be completed at their home port. Successful completion of the Academy is required for this position.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. For Position of Interest, select Customs and Border Protection Officer.

You'll then receive a link(s) to the CBPO JOA(s) on USAJOBS to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the CBPO Entrance Exam.

As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with OFO and CBP.
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