Entry-Level Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO

Jobtome; Newbury (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting for Customs and Border Protection Officers across multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9). Positions offer base pay with overtime potential and comprehensive federal benefits. Recruitment incentives may apply with multi-year service contracts.

New recruits may be assigned to prioritized locations nationwide. Applicants must meet specific experience or education requirements and be eligible for federal law enforcement training.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires either 3 years general experience (1 year at GS-4) or a conferred bachelor's degree / 4-year course.
• Education Substitution: a conferred bachelor's degree.
• Combination of Experience and Education: a combination of general experience and college education.

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 the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

People interaction

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Combination of Experience and Education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting for Customs and Border Protection Officers across multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9). Positions offer base pay with overtime potential and comprehensive federal benefits. Recruitment incentives may apply with multi-year service contracts.

New recruits may be assigned to prioritized locations nationwide. Applicants must meet specific experience or education requirements and be eligible for federal law enforcement training.