Entry-Level Border Protection Officer: Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across the United States. Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with opportunity for advancement to higher grades.

Starting salaries vary by grade, with overtime eligibility and robust federal benefits including Thrift Savings Plan and health insurance. Applicants may qualify based on education or general/specialized experience.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or a combination.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or master's/LL.B./J.D. or higher.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility into the U.S.
• Support enforcement actions and provide risk-based assessments.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Regulatory knowledge

Observation and screening

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across the United States. Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with opportunity for advancement to higher grades.

Starting salaries vary by grade, with overtime eligibility and robust federal benefits including Thrift Savings Plan and health insurance. Applicants may qualify based on education or general/specialized experience.