Entry-Level Border Protection Officer: Begin LEO Career

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Woodstock (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across the United States. The role supports enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, and ensures the legitimate flow of travel and trade at points of entry.

Selections will be at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with promotion potential to higher grades. Base salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year plus overtime and benefits.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience OR 1 year at GS-4 OR a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience OR education substitution (bachelor’s with SAA or graduate education).
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience OR master’s degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across the United States. The role supports enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, and ensures the legitimate flow of travel and trade at points of entry.

Selections will be at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with promotion potential to higher grades. Base salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year plus overtime and benefits.