Entry-Level Border Protection Officer – Protect Borders

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders and enforce travel, trade, and immigration laws.

The role supports a federal law enforcement mission with steady base pay, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career stability. The announced grades GS-5/7/9 offer promotion potential to GS-11/12, with overtime and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and precedents.
• Knowledge of law enforcement methods including interrogating, searching, seizing, arresting, and self-defense.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments applying regulations for entry and enforcement.
• Ability to control imports and exports to detect and prevent smuggling and fraud.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Skills

CBP laws and regulations

Law enforcement procedures

Rapid judgments

Interviews & questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders and enforce travel, trade, and immigration laws.

The role supports a federal law enforcement mission with steady base pay, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career stability. The announced grades GS-5/7/9 offer promotion potential to GS-11/12, with overtime and a strong benefits package.