Entry-Level Border Protection Officer (CBP)

Jobtome; Hardwick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous leave program

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) as full-time federal employees.

The role supports border security and the enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, across a nationwide footprint. Typical duties include inspecting people and conveyances, determining admissibility for entry, and ensuring the flow of legitimate travel and trade while preventing illegal entry and contraband.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and precedents.
• Experience inspecting persons, documents or goods for violations.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments under law enforcement conditions.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to ensure compliance.
• Determine admissibility of persons entering the United States.
• Work to prevent illicit entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP law knowledge

Law enforcement techniques

Rapid decision making

Smuggling prevention

Initial inspection skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) as full-time federal employees.

The role supports border security and the enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, across a nationwide footprint. Typical duties include inspecting people and conveyances, determining admissibility for entry, and ensuring the flow of legitimate travel and trade while preventing illegal entry and contraband.