Customs and Border Protection Officer

Agency: Customs and Border Protection

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location: CBPO Nationwide

Grade: GS

Schedule: May include rotating shifts, assignments, and overtime on a regular and recurring basis.

Salary: 63431 – 127464 PA

Dates: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.0000 to 2026-09-30T23:59:59.9970

Position dates: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.0000 to 2026-09-30T23:59:59.9970

Apply: View on USAJOBS

Requirements: Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. You could qualify for the GS-9 grade level in one of the following ways: experience, education, or a combination of both. Experience: A minimum of 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 CBPO Individual Occupational Requirement: 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 conferred 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. More information on the qualifications can be found on our CBP.gov CBP Officer Qualifications Aid National Service Expe

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