Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Village of West Carthage (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual/Sick leave benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The role supports national security by enforcing customs, immigration and trade laws and by conducting inspections at ports of entry. Eligible candidates may begin at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades with career progression to GS-11/12.

Incentives include location-based offers and competitive federal benefits, with training and integration into a nationwide law enforcement workforce.

Qualifications

• 3 years general experience, 1 year at GS-4 or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify for the position.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling.

Skills

CBP regulations

Enforcement procedures

Judgment & decisions

Import/export control

Initial inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The role supports national security by enforcing customs, immigration and trade laws and by conducting inspections at ports of entry. Eligible candidates may begin at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades with career progression to GS-11/12.

Incentives include location-based offers and competitive federal benefits, with training and integration into a nationwide law enforcement workforce.