Entry-Level Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Federal benefits (health, dental, sick

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at GS‑5/GS‑7/GS‑9 with potential to advance to higher grades. Starting base salaries range from 41,863 to 127,464 per year, plus up to 45,000 in overtime.

Federal benefits include health and dental insurance, generous leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Recruitment incentives up to 15,000 per year may apply for prioritized locations under four‑year contracts.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 eligibility requires education or a combination of education and experience.
• Candidates must meet experience or education requirements as described for each grade.
• Citizenship and training requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and the smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Decision making

Attention to detail

Observational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or combination of education/experience

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at GS‑5/GS‑7/GS‑9 with potential to advance to higher grades. Starting base salaries range from 41,863 to 127,464 per year, plus up to 45,000 in overtime.

Federal benefits include health and dental insurance, generous leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Recruitment incentives up to 15,000 per year may apply for prioritized locations under four‑year contracts.