Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 annual incentive

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grades (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) to enforce laws at U.S. borders. The role includes inspecting individuals and conveyances, determining admissibility, and ensuring lawful travel and trade.

New hires may receive incentives and benefits, with base pay varying by grade and overtime eligibility. Training follows at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia after hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree
• A combination of general experience and education may qualify for GS-5/7/9 levels
• GS-7 or GS-9 require specialized experience or graduate education as described in the posting

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 of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband

Skills

CBP law knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Decision making under pressure

Interviewing techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grades (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) to enforce laws at U.S. borders. The role includes inspecting individuals and conveyances, determining admissibility, and ensuring lawful travel and trade.

New hires may receive incentives and benefits, with base pay varying by grade and overtime eligibility. Training follows at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia after hire.