Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across the United States. Positions range from entry to mid-level, with competitive base pay, extensive federal benefits, and retention incentives.

Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is required. A fast-paced, mission-driven role awaits qualified applicants. Advancement opportunities exist within GS-5 to GS-12 grades, with_location-specific incentives up to $15,000 annually and

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4; education substitution possible.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or combination with education substitution.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or graduate degree or combination of both.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GS-5 eligibility

GS-7 eligibility

GS-9 eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across the United States. Positions range from entry to mid-level, with competitive base pay, extensive federal benefits, and retention incentives.

Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is required. A fast-paced, mission-driven role awaits qualified applicants. Advancement opportunities exist within GS-5 to GS-12 grades, with_location-specific incentives up to $15,000 annually and