Entry-Level Border Protection Officer - Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Vado (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Generous annual leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role covers enforcing customs, immigration and agricultural laws, conducting inspections, and assessing admissibility for entry into the United States.

In addition to base pay, CBP offers comprehensive benefits and recruitment incentives, with locations prioritized by need. Training and career progression are integral parts of the position.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience (one year at GS-4) or a conferred bachelor's degree or combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade; or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement; or graduate education or combined experience/education.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade; or master's degree or two+ years graduate education; or a combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role covers enforcing customs, immigration and agricultural laws, conducting inspections, and assessing admissibility for entry into the United States.

In addition to base pay, CBP offers comprehensive benefits and recruitment incentives, with locations prioritized by need. Training and career progression are integral parts of the position.