Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Red Mills (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels.

This federal law enforcement role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and goods, and determining admissibility at entry points to the United States. Starting salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime potential up to $45,000.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or a mix of both.
• Education substitution allowed for a full 4-year degree.
• Combination of experience and education considered for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine eligibility.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband and prohibited goods.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Investigations experience

Risk assessment

Interviewing skills

Spanish training readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels.

This federal law enforcement role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and goods, and determining admissibility at entry points to the United States. Starting salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime potential up to $45,000.