Entry-Level Border Protection Officer: Secure the U.S. Border

Jobtome; La Conner (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous annual and sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility at points of entry across nationwide duty locations.

It offers federal benefits, paid leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan. Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with potential for advancement to higher grades and attractive recruitment incentives.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a conferred bachelor's degree.
• GS-7 requires specialized experience or graduate education substitutions as specified.
• GS-9 requires higher-level specialized experience or advanced degree as described.
• Citizenship and residency requirements as outlined in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Determine eligibility for entry and prevent illegal entry and contraband.
• Support enforcement and border security objectives as a CBPO.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Inspection skills

Risk assessment

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility at points of entry across nationwide duty locations.

It offers federal benefits, paid leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan. Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with potential for advancement to higher grades and attractive recruitment incentives.