Border Protection Officer: Entry Level

Jobtome; Valley Center (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive up to $15,000/year (3-year)

Incentive up to $15,000/year (4-year)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to help secure the nation's borders.

This federal agency offers career stability, competitive base pay, extensive benefits, and opportunities across multiple duty locations. CBPO positions welcome candidates from varied education or public safety backgrounds, with recruitment incentives and a clear progression path from GS-5 to GS-12 grades.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree, or a combination thereof.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or equivalent combination.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or a combination, plus meeting the CBP occupational requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Preventing illegal entry and the smuggling of prohibited goods.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Decision making

Inspection skills

Threat assessment

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to help secure the nation's borders.

This federal agency offers career stability, competitive base pay, extensive benefits, and opportunities across multiple duty locations. CBPO positions welcome candidates from varied education or public safety backgrounds, with recruitment incentives and a clear progression path from GS-5 to GS-12 grades.