Entry-Level Border Protection Officer - Federal LEO Career

Jobtome; Camano (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified individuals for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles. The agency employs a large workforce dedicated to protecting the nation's borders, enforcing immigration and trade laws, and upholding public safety across multiple duty locations.

Positions at GS-5/7/9 levels offer base pay with overtime potential and comprehensive federal benefits. Recruitment incentives can apply to prioritized locations with service commitments.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3+ years general experience, 1 year at GS-4 or equivalent, or a bachelor's degree.
• Education substitution: bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of experience and education can qualify for CBPO positions.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws 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 illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

CBP laws knowledge

Inspection procedures

Legal/regulatory knowledge

Detention techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified individuals for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles. The agency employs a large workforce dedicated to protecting the nation's borders, enforcing immigration and trade laws, and upholding public safety across multiple duty locations.

Positions at GS-5/7/9 levels offer base pay with overtime potential and comprehensive federal benefits. Recruitment incentives can apply to prioritized locations with service commitments.