Entry-Level Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO Career

Adzuna; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels with potential for promotion to GS-11 and GS-12.

The base salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime eligibility up to $45,000 and comprehensive federal benefits. Newly appointed officers may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year under a multi-year service contract.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in any field.
• Combination of Experience and Education: a mix of general experience and college education used to determine eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and other contraband.

Skills

People interaction

Learning and applying facts

Decision making

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels with potential for promotion to GS-11 and GS-12.

The base salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime eligibility up to $45,000 and comprehensive federal benefits. Newly appointed officers may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year under a multi-year service contract.