Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Green Valley (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Overtime pay

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with potential for higher grades, offering competitive base pay and overtime opportunities.

Selected candidates receive federal benefits, including health and dental plans, sick and annual leave, and Thrift Savings Plan. Recruitment incentives apply and duty locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 grade eligibility based on education or experience in public safety or law enforcement.
• U.S. citizenship and residency requirements apply.
• Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center follows appointment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration and agricultural laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Manage the flow of legitimate trade and travel and deter illegal activity.
• Perform primary inspections and make critical decisions at entry points.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Law enforcement

Decision making

Interviews

Observation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate degree acceptable

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with potential for higher grades, offering competitive base pay and overtime opportunities.

Selected candidates receive federal benefits, including health and dental plans, sick and annual leave, and Thrift Savings Plan. Recruitment incentives apply and duty locations nationwide.