Entry-Level Border Protection Officer - Federal LEO

Adzuna; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at entry and mid-levels to safeguard the nation’s borders, enforce immigration and trade laws, and support national security.

The roles include inspections, admissibility determinations, and preventing illicit entry across diverse duty locations. The position offers GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 grade levels with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12, strong federal benefits, and possible recruitment incentives.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 level, dealing with people and the ability to learn and apply a body of facts.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A combination of general experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be assessed from your resume/transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Help ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

General experience with education mix

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at entry and mid-levels to safeguard the nation’s borders, enforce immigration and trade laws, and support national security.

The roles include inspections, admissibility determinations, and preventing illicit entry across diverse duty locations. The position offers GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 grade levels with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12, strong federal benefits, and possible recruitment incentives.