Entry-Level Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO Path

Jobtome; Aurora (IL); 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 hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple duty locations. This federal role offers base pay at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9, with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12 and possibility of up to $45,000 overtime.

Eligible officers enjoy comprehensive benefits and a stable, federal career. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, determining admissibility, and preventing

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 grade levels with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12.
• Education or general/public safety experience may qualify.
• Education Substitution: bachelor’s degree or completion of a full 4-year course.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple duty locations. This federal role offers base pay at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9, with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12 and possibility of up to $45,000 overtime.

Eligible officers enjoy comprehensive benefits and a stable, federal career. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, determining admissibility, and preventing