Entry-Level Border Security Officer: Protect Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Silvana (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in full-time, entry- and mid-level roles across various duty locations.

The role supports enforcement of customs and immigration laws, facilitates legitimate trade and travel, and involves inspections of individuals and conveyances. Salary varies by grade with base pay ranges and generous federal benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4; education substitution available.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or advanced education; eligible for higher grade with education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience plus potential graduate degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel at entry points.
• Prevent illegal entry of persons and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

CBP procedures

Interviewing techniques

Risk assessment

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in full-time, entry- and mid-level roles across various duty locations.

The role supports enforcement of customs and immigration laws, facilitates legitimate trade and travel, and involves inspections of individuals and conveyances. Salary varies by grade with base pay ranges and generous federal benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.