Entry-Level Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO

Jobtome; Nutwood (IN); 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) to serve at various duty locations. The role focuses on enforcing customs and immigration laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Career progression paths exist with competitive federal benefits. Starting salaries vary by GS grade, with promotional potential and incentives, including recruitment bonuses at selected locations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to apply laws to entry and immigration processes.
• Experience with inspections and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect persons and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Assess eligibility for entry and potential enforcement actions.
• Identify and prevent smuggling and illegal entry.

Skills

Law enforcement

Interrogation

Decision making

Imports/exports control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to serve at various duty locations. The role focuses on enforcing customs and immigration laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Career progression paths exist with competitive federal benefits. Starting salaries vary by GS grade, with promotional potential and incentives, including recruitment bonuses at selected locations.