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

Jobtome; Jefferson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce.

The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States. Salary ranges from GS-5 to GS-9 with potential overtime pay and a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4 equivalent.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade or equivalent.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade or equivalent.
• Education substitution allowed for the GS-5 and GS-7 levels.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Communication skills

KSAOs (law enforcement knowledge)

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course completion

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce.

The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States. Salary ranges from GS-5 to GS-9 with potential overtime pay and a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.