Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Bearville Township (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) nationwide. CBP oversees border security and law enforcement with base pay, overtime potential, and comprehensive benefits.

Positions span GS-5 to GS-9/12 with promotion potential. Duties include inspections, enforcing laws, determining admissibility, and preventing contraband. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience may qualify.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• GS-7/GS-9 require specialized experience or graduate education as described.
• Ability to perform inspections and determine admissibility under federal law.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances at ports of entry.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Risk assessment

Interviewing skills

Observation & questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) nationwide. CBP oversees border security and law enforcement with base pay, overtime potential, and comprehensive benefits.

Positions span GS-5 to GS-9/12 with promotion potential. Duties include inspections, enforcing laws, determining admissibility, and preventing contraband. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience may qualify.