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

Adzuna; Vinton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and to manage the flow of legitimate trade and travel at designated locations.

The role offers base pay at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with potential advancement and eligibility for overtime, plus federal health, retirement, and leave benefits. The position requires evaluating admissibility, conducting inspections, and applying laws to prevent illegal

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or higher education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or a combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility and risk.
• Determine admissibility of entrants and prevent illegal entry and smuggling.

Skills

People interaction

Observation skills

Documentation review

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and to manage the flow of legitimate trade and travel at designated locations.

The role offers base pay at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with potential advancement and eligibility for overtime, plus federal health, retirement, and leave benefits. The position requires evaluating admissibility, conducting inspections, and applying laws to prevent illegal