Entry-Level Border Protection Officer: Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Agate (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Sick leave

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels. Base salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year.

Overtime pay can reach up to $45,000 annually, with generous federal benefits including health insurance and the Thrift Savings Plan. Prioritized locations offer recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with multi-year contracts. Duty locations include several states and major cities.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience or a bachelor’s degree or a combination of the two.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or a combination.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate level education or a combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect persons and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine eligibility of entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry of people and contraband.
• Promote lawful trade and travel.

Skills

GS-5 experience

GS-7 experience

GS-9 experience

Interviewing

Inspection procedures

Public safety

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels. Base salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year.

Overtime pay can reach up to $45,000 annually, with generous federal benefits including health insurance and the Thrift Savings Plan. Prioritized locations offer recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with multi-year contracts. Duty locations include several states and major cities.