Border Protection Officer — Entry-Level Federal LEO

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs). This federal role offers challenging law enforcement duties at U.S.

borders, with base pay at GS-5/7/9 levels and potential promotions up to GS-12. Eligible candidates may receive recruitment incentives and overtime pay in addition to solid benefits. CBPOs enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, conduct inspections of people and conveyances, assess admissibility to enter

Qualifications

• Experience or education meeting GS-5 prerequisites.
• Specialized experience per GS-7/9 criteria.
• Knowledge of border enforcement processes and laws.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility for entry to the United States.
• Prevent smuggling and contraband.

Skills

KSAOs: CBP laws

Observation techniques

Interviews & questioning

Public safety & security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs). This federal role offers challenging law enforcement duties at U.S.

borders, with base pay at GS-5/7/9 levels and potential promotions up to GS-12. Eligible candidates may receive recruitment incentives and overtime pay in addition to solid benefits. CBPOs enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, conduct inspections of people and conveyances, assess admissibility to enter