Entry-Level Border Protection Officer: Protect & Serve

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting CBPOs across the United States to enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws. Typical duties include inspections, determining admissibility, and ensuring the flow of legitimate travel and trade.

Positions span GS-5, GS-7 and GS-9 levels with potential progression to higher grades and robust federal benefits. New recruits may receive relocation and incentive considerations.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience OR 1 year at GS-4 OR bachelor's degree OR combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience including performing inspections and applying laws/regulations; education substitution via SAA/GPA or graduate education; or combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility for entry.
• Ensure flow of legitimate travel and trade; prevent smuggling and illegal entry.

Skills

People skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting CBPOs across the United States to enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws. Typical duties include inspections, determining admissibility, and ensuring the flow of legitimate travel and trade.

Positions span GS-5, GS-7 and GS-9 levels with potential progression to higher grades and robust federal benefits. New recruits may receive relocation and incentive considerations.