Entry-Level Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO Role

Jobtome; Sandstone (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Leave benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at entry and mid-levels, GS-5/7/9, for opportunities across the United States.

Duties include enforcing immigration, customs and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining eligibility for entry. Starting salaries range from about $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime potential.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 or equivalent.
• Education Substitution: bachelor's degree or completing a full 4-year course of study.
• Combination: a mix of general experience and education can qualify.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry.
• Preventing illegal entry and contraband smuggling.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Border security procedures

Observation and interviewing

Detention and arrest procedures

Risk assessment

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at entry and mid-levels, GS-5/7/9, for opportunities across the United States.

Duties include enforcing immigration, customs and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining eligibility for entry. Starting salaries range from about $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with overtime potential.