Entry-Level Border Protection Officer - Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Cabot (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for U.S. CBP. This federal role offers entry to mid-level career paths with competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits, plus potential recruitment incentives.

Positions span GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 grades with promotion paths to higher grades. Starting salaries run from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with up to $45,000 overtime and a strong retirement plan. Relocation incentives may apply.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a conferred bachelor’s degree.
• Education substitution: bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of experience and education considered for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Enforce the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws and regulations

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment under pressure

Control imports/exports

Inspection skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate level education

Combination of Experience and Education

Job description

Jobtome is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for U.S. CBP. This federal role offers entry to mid-level career paths with competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits, plus potential recruitment incentives.

Positions span GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 grades with promotion paths to higher grades. Starting salaries run from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with up to $45,000 overtime and a strong retirement plan. Relocation incentives may apply.