Entry-Level Border Protection Officer (Federal LEO)

Jobtome; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at entry and mid-level ranks. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration and agricultural laws, inspecting people and vehicles, and making admissibility determinations at varied duty locations across the United States.

Starting salaries range by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime pay and comprehensive federal benefits. Citizenship, residency, and training prerequisites apply.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years general experience or equivalent GS-4 level duties.
• Education: bachelor’s degree or full 4-year course of study.
• Combination of experience and education accepted.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine eligibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & regs knowledge

Interrogation & questioning

Decision making & risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at entry and mid-level ranks. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration and agricultural laws, inspecting people and vehicles, and making admissibility determinations at varied duty locations across the United States.

Starting salaries range by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime pay and comprehensive federal benefits. Citizenship, residency, and training prerequisites apply.