Entry-Level Border Protection Officer (Federal LEO)

Jobtome; Big Falls (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9). The role offers federal benefits, job stability, and potential overtime.

Selection includes locations with incentives and a defined career path within the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre. Duties include inspections, enforcing immigration and trade laws, determining admissibility, and preventing contraband.

Qualifications

• 3 years of general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of general experience and education can qualify for GS-5/7/9.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws 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 illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Judgment & decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9). The role offers federal benefits, job stability, and potential overtime.

Selection includes locations with incentives and a defined career path within the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre. Duties include inspections, enforcing immigration and trade laws, determining admissibility, and preventing contraband.