Entry-Level Border Protection Officer - Federal LEO Role

Jobtome; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applications for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles at multiple grades. This federal position offers solid base pay, extensive benefits, and pathways to advanced grades with ongoing training.

New hires may be assigned to varied duty locations and must meet citizenship, residency, and age requirements. A structured recruitment process includes incentives for prioritized locations.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience, 1 year at least GS-4; able to meet and deal with people.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience; ability to inspect and apply laws; education substitutions possible.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience; range of qualifications including graduate education.
• Education or experience combinations are allowed to qualify for the role.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect persons and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine eligibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Interviews

Decision making

Observation

Self-defense

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applications for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles at multiple grades. This federal position offers solid base pay, extensive benefits, and pathways to advanced grades with ongoing training.

New hires may be assigned to varied duty locations and must meet citizenship, residency, and age requirements. A structured recruitment process includes incentives for prioritized locations.