Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Barton (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple duty locations in the United States.

The role supports border security by enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and by inspecting persons and conveyances to determine admissibility. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) with potential overtime and comprehensive federal benefits, plus recruitment incentives for prioritized locations.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 eligibility requirements: education OR 1 year specialized experience, basic duties and pathway to higher grades.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
• Residency: primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age Restriction: retirement provisions apply, potential exceptions for veterans or current federal service.
• Formal Training: after hire, 103 days at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel and prevent illegal entry and smuggling.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple duty locations in the United States.

The role supports border security by enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and by inspecting persons and conveyances to determine admissibility. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) with potential overtime and comprehensive federal benefits, plus recruitment incentives for prioritized locations.