Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Littlefork (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) nationwide. The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and ensuring lawful entry to the United States.

Salary varies by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime and comprehensive federal benefits. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 annually may be offered for prioritized duty locations.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience, or a bachelor’s degree or combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education, or a combination of both.
• Citizenship and residency rules apply; U.S. citizenship and three of the last five years residency are required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling.

Skills

Public safety experience

Interviews and investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) nationwide. The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and ensuring lawful entry to the United States.

Salary varies by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime and comprehensive federal benefits. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 annually may be offered for prioritized duty locations.