Discover a challenging and rewarding career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the sole organization responsible for securing the Nation's borders. CBP employees protect our Nation's borders from terrorism, human and drug smuggling, illegal migration, and agricultural pests while simultaneously facilitating the flow of legitimate travel and trade. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. Being a Customs and Border Protection Officer makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. Typical assignments include: •Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law 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 A fully trained Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary. The starting salary for this position may be higher in certain duty locations, please visit the OPM website for salary information. 'Preferred Location' means the duty location offered in your final offer may include any geographic location within the United States that meets operational and mission requirements, and critical agency hiring needs. You may choose your preference from the following: Anchorage, AK; Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Calais, Coburn Gore, Fort Fairfield and Jackman, ME; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Detroit, Port Huron and Sault Sainte Marie, MI; Minneapolis, MN; Saipan, MP; Alexandria Bay, Buffalo, and Queens, NY; Dunseith, Pembina and Portal, ND; Philadelphia, PA; Derby Line, VT; Blaine, Frontier and Point Roberts, WA. Shift Work/Overtime: You must be willing and available to work rotating shifts. You may also be rotated between assignments and work units. You may be required to work overtime on a regular and recurring basis. Fully trained officers may be compensated up to $45,000 in overtime in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 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 (with supervisor approval). For example you could: start as a CBPO in December 2019 as a GS-5 and make $33,949 - $78,949 per year* be promoted in December 2020 to GS-7 and make $42,053 - $87,053 per year* be promoted in December 2021 to GS-9 and make $51,440 - $96,440 per year* be promoted in December 2022 to GS-11 and make $62,236 - $107,236 per year* be promoted in December 2023 to GS-12 and make $74,596 - $119,596 per year* *Please note this example includes a range from minimum locality pay up to maximum potential salary with overtime earnings. Pay rates are based on the 2019 Rest of the United States salary table and do not take into consideration higher locality pay where applicable, recruiting incentive or yearly cost of living increases. Travel Required- Occasional travel - Travel may be required based on operational needs Supervisory status-No Promotion Potential -12