Entry-Level Border Protection Officer | Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Port Henry (NY); 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) in full-time roles across entry and mid-level grades.

The agency aims to secure the nation's borders from terrorism, illegal entry, and contraband while offering strong federal benefits and competitive base pay, including potential overtime. Prioritized relocation sites and recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with 3- or 4-year contracts are available, along with comprehensive training at

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a bachelor's degree or completion of a full 4-year course leading to a bachelor's degree.
• GS-7 requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or graduate education, or a combination with Education Substitution.
• GS-9 requires one year of specialized experience or a combination with graduate education beyond the first 18 semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course leading to a bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in full-time roles across entry and mid-level grades.

The agency aims to secure the nation's borders from terrorism, illegal entry, and contraband while offering strong federal benefits and competitive base pay, including potential overtime. Prioritized relocation sites and recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with 3- or 4-year contracts are available, along with comprehensive training at