Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Limerick (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels. Salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 with potential overtime pay and federal benefits.

Priority locations may include multiple states with recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year under a multi-year contract. Applicants must meet experience or education requirements or a combination of both.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 qualification path requires general or specialized experience or education substitutions.
• Education substitution options include a bachelor’s degree.
• Combination of experience and education may apply.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine eligibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.
• Promote lawful travel and trade while ensuring security.

Skills

CBP laws knowledge

Judgment & decision making

Observation skills

Inspection skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels. Salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 with potential overtime pay and federal benefits.

Priority locations may include multiple states with recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year under a multi-year contract. Applicants must meet experience or education requirements or a combination of both.