Entry-Level Border Protection Officer: Enforce Trade & Travel

US Customs and Border Protection; Brantingham (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified applicants for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role. The agency recruits at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels, with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12, offering strong base pay and federal benefits.

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year are available for prioritized duty locations, with a 3- to 4-year service commitment. Multiple locations nationwide in the United States are listed for offers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required.
• Graduate degree or two years of graduate study may substitute for experience at GS-7/GS-9 levels.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods and contraband.
• Carry out duties at designated duty locations per agency needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree or 2+ years of graduate study

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified applicants for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role. The agency recruits at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels, with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12, offering strong base pay and federal benefits.

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year are available for prioritized duty locations, with a 3- to 4-year service commitment. Multiple locations nationwide in the United States are listed for offers.