Customs and Border Protection Officer
Customs and Border ProtectionSaipan, Mariana Island, Northern Mariana Islands; Somerset County, Maine; Beecher Falls, Vermont; Derby Line, Vermont; Highgate Springs, Vermont; Norton, Vermont; Richford, Vermont; Norfolk, Virginia; Sterling, Virginia; Blaine, Washington; Northport, Washington; Oroville, Washington; Point Roberts, Washington; Seattle, Washington; Sumas, Washington; Mobile, Alabama; Anchorage, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Douglas, Arizona; Lukeville, Arizona; Nogales, Arizona; Phoenix, Arizona; San Luis, Arizona; Andrade, California; Calexico, California; Long Beach, California; Los Angeles, California; Otay, California; San Francisco, California; San Ysidro, California; Tecate, California; Denver, Colorado; Wilmington, Delaware; Cape Canaveral, Florida; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Jacksonville, Florida; Key West, Florida; Miami, Florida; Orlando, Florida; Tampa, Florida; West Palm Beach, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Savannah, Georgia; Honolulu, Hawaii; Eastport, Idaho; Porthill, Idaho; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; Louisville, Kentucky; New Orleans, Louisiana; Calais, Maine; Coburn Gore, Maine; Eastport, Maine; Fort Fairfield, Maine; Houlton, Maine; Madawaska, Maine; Van Buren, Maine; Baltimore, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Detroit, Michigan; Port Huron, Michigan; Romulus, Michigan; Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; Grand Portage, Minnesota; International Falls, Minnesota; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Gulfport, Mississippi; Saint Louis, Missouri; Browning, Montana; Raymond, Montana; Sweet Grass, Montana; Las Vegas, Nevada; Newark, New Jersey; Columbus, New Mexico; Santa Teresa, New Mexico; Alexandria Bay, New York; Buffalo, New York; Champlain, New York; Massena, New York; New York, New York; Queens, New York; Niagara Falls, New York; Rouses Point, New York; Trout River, New York; Charlotte, North Carolina; Dunseith, North Dakota; Pembina, North Dakota; Portal, North Dakota; Cincinnati, Ohio; Middleburg Heights, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Charleston, South Carolina; Memphis, Tennessee; Nashville, Tennessee; Brownsville, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Del Rio, Texas; Eagle Pass, Texas; El Paso, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Hidalgo, Texas; Houston, Texas; Laredo, Texas; Presidio, Texas; Rio Grande City, Texas; Roma, Texas · full time · Entry
$41,863 – $127,464
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role enforces U.S. customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at borders and ports of entry, inspecting people and goods to prevent smuggling and illegal entry. It suits candidates with law enforcement interests who can pass extensive background checks and fitness tests and are willing to relocate to remote border locations.
Our summary, not Customs and Border Protection’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 3 years general experience (GS-5) or 1 year specialized border/port inspection experience (GS-7) or master's degree (GS-9)
- Pass polygraph examination
- Pass CBP Officer Entrance Exam (GS-5 and GS-7 only)
- Pass medical screening
- Pass drug test
- Pass physical fitness test
- Pass structured interview
- Pass Tier 5 security clearance investigation
- Obtain firearm proficiency certification
- Willing to relocate to assigned duty location
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years general experience (GS-5)
- Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (GS-7)
- Graduate-level education (GS-7 or GS-9)
- Prior federal polygraph exam results