Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Swanton (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple GS levels (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9). Starting base salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 per year depending on grade, with overtime eligibility of up to $45,000 in addition to base pay.

Recruitment incentives may apply for prioritized locations. Duty locations cover numerous sites nationwide, job training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is required, and citizenship and residency

Qualifications

• 3+ years general experience or a bachelor's degree in any field or a combination of experience and education.
• Ability to meet and deal with people and learn and apply facts and procedures.
• Eligibility for GS-5/7/9 grades includes specialized or general experience per federal criteria.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances to determine admissibility and compliance.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband; safeguard borders and travel.

Skills

Public safety experience

People skills

Inspection techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple GS levels (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9). Starting base salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 per year depending on grade, with overtime eligibility of up to $45,000 in addition to base pay.

Recruitment incentives may apply for prioritized locations. Duty locations cover numerous sites nationwide, job training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is required, and citizenship and residency