Entry-Level Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO

Jobtome; Ray (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce immigration, customs, and agriculture laws at entry points across the United States. This federal role offers career stability, robust benefits, and market-competitive pay.

Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/12. Base pay starts at $41,863 and can rise to $127,464 per year, plus overtime and a range of federal benefits.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience (1 year at GS-4) or a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education; education substitution allowed.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade level; combination with education possible.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the U.S.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband through enforcement actions.

Skills

KSAOs CBP knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Inspections & screening

Decision making under regulation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce immigration, customs, and agriculture laws at entry points across the United States. This federal role offers career stability, robust benefits, and market-competitive pay.

Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/12. Base pay starts at $41,863 and can rise to $127,464 per year, plus overtime and a range of federal benefits.