Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Carthage (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 incentive per year (3‑yr

Up to $15,000 incentive per year (4‑yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal agency dedicated to securing borders and enforcing trade and immigration laws.

The role offers base pay at GS-5/7/9 grades with promotion potential to GS-11/12, plus comprehensive benefits and possible recruitment incentives. Officers will perform inspections, determine admissibility, and prevent illegal entry of people and contraband.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Residency in the US for at least three of the last five years.
• Age restrictions apply per agency policy.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances; determine admissibility for entry.
• Prevent illegal entry of persons and contraband and assist in enforcement actions.
• Participate in training and use law enforcement techniques as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal agency dedicated to securing borders and enforcing trade and immigration laws.

The role offers base pay at GS-5/7/9 grades with promotion potential to GS-11/12, plus comprehensive benefits and possible recruitment incentives. Officers will perform inspections, determine admissibility, and prevent illegal entry of people and contraband.