Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Sherman (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across mandatory GS grades. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

CBPOs are valued for vigilance, service, and integrity, with substantial federal benefits and potential incentives. Salary varies by grade (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) with annual base pay set from $41,863 to $127,464, plus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years general experience, or a conferred bachelor’s degree, or a combination of experience and education.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and preceding procedures.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances; determine admissibility for entry.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling; enforce associated laws and procedures.

Skills

Questioning

Observing

Judgment under pressure

Legal compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across mandatory GS grades. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

CBPOs are valued for vigilance, service, and integrity, with substantial federal benefits and potential incentives. Salary varies by grade (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) with annual base pay set from $41,863 to $127,464, plus