Entry-Level Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO Career

Jobtome; Limestone (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health insurance

Annual leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7 or GS-9, with opportunities for promotion to higher grades. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility.

The role offers competitive base pay, rich federal benefits, and recruitment incentives. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year are available for prioritized locations and contracts, with

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 levels; promotion potential to GS-11/12.
• Education or experience substitutes for GS-5/7/9 eligibility.
• Knowledge and abilities include inspecting, enforcing laws, and handling investigations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons, documents, and conveyances; determine admissibility.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband; ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Interviews & questioning

Observation techniques

Risk assessment

Decision making

Legal knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7 or GS-9, with opportunities for promotion to higher grades. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility.

The role offers competitive base pay, rich federal benefits, and recruitment incentives. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year are available for prioritized locations and contracts, with