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Position range in McLennan County $48k - $72k Per Year U.S. Customs Officer

US Customs & Border Protection (Waco, Tx Recruiting)

Occupation:

Customs and Border Protection Officers

Location:

Waco, TX - 76711

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/09/2026

Positions available: 10

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/12/2026

Expires:

10/31/2026

Job #: 17066678

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

Bachelor's Degree Experience

36 Month(s) Age

21 and up DL

Required Language

English, Well Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available Help for . U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America's Borders

Discover a challenging and rewarding career with the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders from terrorism, human/drug smuggling, illegal migration, agricultural pests, and enforcing legitimate travel and trade. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to exemplify the core values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity.

Learn more athttps:

//www.cbp.gov/about Duties 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;

Enforcing 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 Want to speak to an actual Officer? Clickhereto contact one of our recruiters! They are ready to assist you from application to your start date.

Salary:

Selections from this announcement will be at the GS-5 or GS-7 grade levels with promotion potential to GS-9, GS-11 and GS-12. Promotions are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of the agency. Your pay will be determined after you successfully complete all pre-employment processes. Pay rates are based on the2026 OPM Salary Tables- these tables do not take into consideration any potential overtime earnings, recruitment incentives, location incentives or yearly cost of living increases.

Duty Locations:

You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales and San Luis, AZ; Andrade, Calexico, Los Angeles, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CA; Miami, FL; Honolulu, HI; Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, and Vanceboro, ME; Detroit, MI; Grand Portage and International Falls, MN; Raymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, and Wild Horse, MT; Columbus, NM; Alexandria Bay, Buffalo, Champlain, Massena, and Ogdensburg, NY; Dunseith, Maida, Pembina, and Portal, ND; Philadelphia, PA; Eagle Pass, Presidio, and Tornillo, TX; Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, and Richford, VT; Blaine, Oroville, and Sumas, WA.

NOTE:

The above preference locations 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 at the time of your final offer are based on operational and mission requirements as determined by the CBP Office of Field Operations.

•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

Texas:

Presidio Firearm Proficiency:

This position requires you to carry a firearm. Firearm proficiency is required for all CBP Officers and is part of the training provided. Requirements (Conditions of Employment) Polygraph Examination Formal Training Age Requirement Firearm Requirement Qualifications Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. You qualify for the GS-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, performing duties that required the ability to meet and deal with people and the ability to learn and be able to apply a body of facts;

OR Education Substitution:

A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study inany fieldleading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;

OR Combination of Experience and Education:

A combination of general experienceANDsuccessfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. You qualify for the GS-7 grade level if you possess one of the following:

Experience:

A minimum of 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, that includes: Performing physical inspections of persons, documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations.

Utilizing observational techniques, evaluating facts, and reviewing documentation while applying Federal, State, or local laws and regulations.

Making determinations in compliance with laws and regulations that may lead to arrests, seizure of property, fines, and/or penalties based on findings.

Education Substitution:

A conferred bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Submitted transcripts must show the applicant does not have more than 10% pass/fail courses in order to qualify for SAA with GPA. Go toSuperior Academic Achievementto see if you qualify under this provision;OR Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education from an accredited college or university;

OR Combination of Experience and Education:

A combination of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade levelANDsuccessfully completed graduate level education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.