Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Fullerville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) to secure the nation’s borders and enforce laws related to travel, trade, and safety.

The role offers competitive base pay, overtime opportunities, and comprehensive federal benefits, with recruitment incentives for prioritized locations. Positions require either general/public safety experience or a bachelor’s degree, with promotion potential to higher grades.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or a combination.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or higher education.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or higher education (advanced degree possible).

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree (or successful completion of a full 4-year course)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) to secure the nation’s borders and enforce laws related to travel, trade, and safety.

The role offers competitive base pay, overtime opportunities, and comprehensive federal benefits, with recruitment incentives for prioritized locations. Positions require either general/public safety experience or a bachelor’s degree, with promotion potential to higher grades.