Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Samish Island (WA); 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) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

CBPOs receive federal benefits, overtime, and a structured career path. Recruitment incentives may apply with prioritized duty locations, and postings span several states.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of general experience, or education substitution with a bachelor's degree.
• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12.
• Combination of experience and education acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine eligibility of entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.
• Oversee compliance with federal law at ports of entry.

Skills

CBP laws & regulations

Inspections & questioning

Risk assessment

Detention of violators

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

CBPOs receive federal benefits, overtime, and a structured career path. Recruitment incentives may apply with prioritized duty locations, and postings span several states.