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

Jobtome; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan)

Job summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels. Base pay ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with potential overtime and full federal benefits. Incentives may apply for prioritized duty locations.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting individuals and conveyances; determining admissibility; and preventing illegal entry and smuggling.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education.
• Specialized experience includes inspections and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility for entry to the United States.
• Prevent the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

CBP knowledge & procedures

Inspections & investigations

Rapid decision making

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels. Base pay ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with potential overtime and full federal benefits. Incentives may apply for prioritized duty locations.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting individuals and conveyances; determining admissibility; and preventing illegal entry and smuggling.