Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Leroy Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to safeguard the nation's borders. The role offers entry to mid-level career paths with competitive base pay, overtime potential, and generous federal benefits.

Typical duties include enforcing laws at ports of entry, inspecting people and goods, and determining admissibility. Locations are nationwide, with recruitment incentives and a structured career ladder.

Qualifications

• Experience or education substitution: a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any field.
• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or combination of both.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine eligibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Public safety

Interviewing

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to safeguard the nation's borders. The role offers entry to mid-level career paths with competitive base pay, overtime potential, and generous federal benefits.

Typical duties include enforcing laws at ports of entry, inspecting people and goods, and determining admissibility. Locations are nationwide, with recruitment incentives and a structured career ladder.