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

Jobtome; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Annual leave and leave program

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Jobtome presents a CBP Officer (CBPO) role within U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The position covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, plus inspecting individuals and conveyances, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal entries.

Multiple GS levels (GS-5/7/9) with potential promotions and a strong federal benefits package. Starting salaries vary by grade, with base pay from around $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus overtime and comprehensive health, dental, and

Qualifications

• Experience or education substitution options for GS-5/7/9 levels.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and inspection processes.
• Ability to assess admissibility and enforce entry procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility for entry to the United States.
• Oversee prevention of illegal entry and smuggling.

Skills

Laws and regs knowledge CBP

Inspection procedures

Threat assessment

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (education substitution)

Job description

Jobtome presents a CBP Officer (CBPO) role within U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The position covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, plus inspecting individuals and conveyances, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal entries.

Multiple GS levels (GS-5/7/9) with potential promotions and a strong federal benefits package. Starting salaries vary by grade, with base pay from around $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus overtime and comprehensive health, dental, and