Entry-Level Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO Path

Jobtome; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple GS grades. These full-time positions offer challenging law enforcement duties, base pay, and comprehensive federal benefits.

Duties include enforcing customs and immigration laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility. Some locations offer recruitment incentives; overtime pay is available to trained officers.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 grade levels with promotion to GS-11/12.
• Education substitution: bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Combination of experience and education acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the U.S.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband.

Skills

CBP laws

Inspection techniques

Judgment under pressure

Interviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple GS grades. These full-time positions offer challenging law enforcement duties, base pay, and comprehensive federal benefits.

Duties include enforcing customs and immigration laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility. Some locations offer recruitment incentives; overtime pay is available to trained officers.