Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Malone (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential promotion to GS-11/12.

The role supports enforcement of immigration, customs, and trade laws across prioritized duty locations, with comprehensive federal benefits and a recruitment incentive program. Starting salaries vary by grade, with additional overtime pay and a robust Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 qualification paths based on education or experience.
• U.S. citizenship and residency requirements.
• Age and training requirements for law enforcement positions.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances and determine admissibility.
• Interrogate and document findings to support enforcement actions.
• Promote safe, legal travel and trade by enforcing applicable laws.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Observation skills

Decision making under pressure

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential promotion to GS-11/12.

The role supports enforcement of immigration, customs, and trade laws across prioritized duty locations, with comprehensive federal benefits and a recruitment incentive program. Starting salaries vary by grade, with additional overtime pay and a robust Thrift Savings Plan.