Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offer entry and mid-level opportunities across GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 grades. Starting salaries vary by grade, with overtime eligibility and a full benefits package.

Incentives up to $15,000 annually with multi-location options are available. Positions are full-time with federal employment stability, a Thrift Savings Plan, health and dental insurance, and generous leave.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 requirements: experience or education or a mix as listed in the posting.
• Educational substitution or degree options noted for GS-5/7.
• Specialized experience for higher grades described in detail.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at ports of entry.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Promote lawful trade and travel while preventing illegal activity.
• Perform primary inspections and deter smuggling and contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Law enforcement basics

Inspection & screening

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offer entry and mid-level opportunities across GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 grades. Starting salaries vary by grade, with overtime eligibility and a full benefits package.

Incentives up to $15,000 annually with multi-location options are available. Positions are full-time with federal employment stability, a Thrift Savings Plan, health and dental insurance, and generous leave.