Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time, entry to mid-level roles across prioritized U.S. locations.

Base pay ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 yearly, with overtime and a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance and a Thrift Savings Plan. Recruitment incentives offer up to $15,000 per year for prioritized duty locations with different contract durations.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate degree.
• Citizenship and residency requirements apply for U.S. employment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws and regulations.
• Enforce the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and the smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Law enforcement

Interviewing

Risk assessment

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time, entry to mid-level roles across prioritized U.S. locations.

Base pay ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 yearly, with overtime and a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance and a Thrift Savings Plan. Recruitment incentives offer up to $15,000 per year for prioritized duty locations with different contract durations.