Entry-Level Border Protection Officer (Federal LEO)

Jobtome; Brundage (TX); 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 (CBPO) across multiple grades. This role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and goods, and ensuring the lawful flow of travel and trade into the United States.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime, benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan. Prioritized locations offer recruitment incentives and contract terms.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 level, or one of the listed substitutions.
• GS-7/GS-9: specialized experience and education substitutions as described.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Enforce flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Determine eligibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Inspection skills

Observation and screening

Detention and arrest basics

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (Education Substitution)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple grades. This role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and goods, and ensuring the lawful flow of travel and trade into the United States.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime, benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan. Prioritized locations offer recruitment incentives and contract terms.