Entry-Level Border Security & Inspection Officer

Jobtome; Danville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at U.S. borders and ports of entry.

The role includes conducting inspections, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal activities while supporting lawful travel and trade. Candidates may start at GS-5, GS-7 or GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/12 and comprehensive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to apply a broad body of facts and make sound decisions.
• Experience in performing inspections and enforcing laws at borders or ports of entry.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to ensure compliance.
• Determine admissibility of entrants and prevent illicit activities.
• Promote lawful travel and trade while ensuring national security.
• Participate in enforcement actions and use appropriate law enforcement techniques.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment & decision making

Import/export controls

Primary inspection techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at U.S. borders and ports of entry.

The role includes conducting inspections, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal activities while supporting lawful travel and trade. Candidates may start at GS-5, GS-7 or GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/12 and comprehensive federal benefits.