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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a premier federal agency committed to safeguarding America's borders and securing the nation's interests. As a vital component of the Department of Homeland Security, CBP plays a crucial role in protecting the United States from illegal activity while facilitating legitimate trade and travel. The agency boasts a dedicated workforce of over 60,000 highly trained professionals who share a strong sense of camaraderie, pride, and purpose in their mission to keep the country safe and prosperous. CBP's operations involve the enforcement of customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, making it a dynamic and challenging environment ideal for those seeking a rewarding law enforcement career. The role of a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) is both demanding and fulfilling. Officers are entrusted with enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations at various ports of entry throughout the country. These law enforcement officers are tasked with a wide range of responsibilities, including conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances, determining admissibility into the United States, and preventing the illegal entry of contraband such as drugs and prohibited goods. CBPOs are essential players in deterring illicit activity and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity by facilitating the efficient flow of legitimate trade and travel. This career offers excellent pay, benefits, and job stability, with an annual base salary ranging from $40,332 to $109,952 depending on grade level, experience, education, and duty location. Additionally, CBPOs are eligible for significant overtime pay and location-based recruitment incentives of up to 25% for certain duty stations. Duty locations vary widely across the United States and its territories, including high-profile sites such as San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, Honolulu, and border locations in Arizona, California, Texas, and Maine among others. This broad geographic distribution ensures that officers can be stationed in a variety of environments, from bustling urban centers to remote border towns. The CBPO position follows a career ladder progression from GS-5 through GS-12, providing clear advancement opportunities through successful performance and completion of required time in grade. Officers also benefit from comprehensive federal employment benefits such as health, dental, and other insurance plans, generous annual and sick leave programs, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, which allows for long-term retirement savings. CBPO candidates undergo intensive training at the CBP Field Operations Academy, part of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia, which covers basic law enforcement skills, immigration law, firearms training, and cargo examinations, among other critical areas. For duty stations near the southern border and select other locations, officers must also complete an online Spanish language training program to enhance communication effectiveness. Overall, a career as a Customs and Border Protection Officer offers an unparalleled opportunity to serve the nation, tackle diverse challenges, and be part of an elite federal law enforcement community with profound impact on national security and economic integrity.

• U.S. citizen
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
• Under 40 years of age at referral unless exempt
• Ability to complete rigorous training including firearms and physical fitness
• Willingness to attend a paid pre-academy orientation and 101-day academy training
• Ability to pass the CBPO Entrance Exam
• Must provide official or unofficial transcripts if education is claimed
• Ability to work at one of the specified duty locations
• Submission of a complete application including resume and supporting documents
• Ability to comply with all applicable federal laws and CBP policies