Entry-Level Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO

Jobtome; Carthage (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000/年

Thrift Savings Plan

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and a structured path from entry to higher grades with strong job stability.

Responsibilities include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade while safeguarding national borders.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or a combination of both.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or higher-level graduate education or a combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Enforce the flow of legitimate trade and travel; protect borders.

Skills

KSAOs knowledge

Inspection techniques

Decision making

Risk assessment

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year college degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and a structured path from entry to higher grades with strong job stability.

Responsibilities include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade while safeguarding national borders.