Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS grades to secure the nation’s borders.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility at entry points. The base salary varies by GS grade, from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus overtime and broad federal benefits including health, leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or advanced education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances; determine admissibility.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling; enforce related duties.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Laws and regulations knowledge

Interviews and inspections

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS grades to secure the nation’s borders.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility at entry points. The base salary varies by GS grade, from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus overtime and broad federal benefits including health, leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan.