Entry-Level Border Protection Officer: Federal Benefits

Jobtome; Marfa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid annual leave

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple entry and mid-level grades across the United States.

The role focuses on enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and goods, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential for overtime pay and a broad benefits package including health, dental, annual leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required to apply.
• Minimum 3 years of general experience, or 1 year at GS-4 level.
• Education substitution with a Bachelor's degree is allowed.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to assess admissibility.
• Ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel is maintained.
• Determine admissibility of entrants and prevent illegal entry or smuggling.
• Perform inspections and apply enforcement actions as needed.

Skills

Inspection procedures

Border security knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Interviewing techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course leading to a bachelor's

Experience+Education combination option

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple entry and mid-level grades across the United States.

The role focuses on enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and goods, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential for overtime pay and a broad benefits package including health, dental, annual leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan.