Entry-Level Border Protection Officer - Federal LEO

Jobtome; Edwardsville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers protect the nation’s borders at entry points, enforcing immigration and customs laws while inspecting individuals and goods. The role involves preventing illegal entry, maintaining the flow of lawful trade and travel, and applying regulatory requirements with vigilance and integrity.

CBP offers multiple GS grades (GS-5/7/9) with competitive base pay, extensive federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or higher education substitution
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or higher education substitution or combination of both

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 illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Risk assessment

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers protect the nation’s borders at entry points, enforcing immigration and customs laws while inspecting individuals and goods. The role involves preventing illegal entry, maintaining the flow of lawful trade and travel, and applying regulatory requirements with vigilance and integrity.

CBP offers multiple GS grades (GS-5/7/9) with competitive base pay, extensive federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives.