Entry-Level Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Overtime pay

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to help secure the nation’s borders. Roles include enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Officers receive competitive base pay with federal benefits, opportunities for overtime, and recruitment incentives for prioritized duty locations, with contracts to match staffing needs.

Qualifications

• 3 years general experience, 1 year at GS-4 level or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree.
• Combination of general experience and education may qualify.

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 illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Risk assessment

Interviewing

Decision making

Law enforcement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to help secure the nation’s borders. Roles include enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Officers receive competitive base pay with federal benefits, opportunities for overtime, and recruitment incentives for prioritized duty locations, with contracts to match staffing needs.