Entry-Level Border Protection Officer: Launch a Federal LEO Career

Jobtome; Kenmare (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple GS grades to secure the nation’s borders. Roles involve enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while safeguarding legitimate trade and travel.

Selected candidates may receive incentives and comprehensive federal benefits. Training is provided at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center after hire.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a 4-year degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate study.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience at next lower grade.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the U.S.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment & decision making

Inspection and screening

Detention and enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple GS grades to secure the nation’s borders. Roles involve enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while safeguarding legitimate trade and travel.

Selected candidates may receive incentives and comprehensive federal benefits. Training is provided at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center after hire.