Entry-Level CBP Officer: Border & Immigration

Jobtome; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. Positions span entry to mid-level with promotion potential to GS-11/12, offering full base pay, comprehensive benefits, and retention incentives.

This career involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and goods, and safeguarding U.S. borders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enforce CBP laws and regulations at borders and through inspections.
• Inspect persons and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Decide entry eligibility and deter smuggling and illegal activity.

Skills

Laws & regulations knowledge

Interview & questioning

Risk assessment

Decision making

Port of entry inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. Positions span entry to mid-level with promotion potential to GS-11/12, offering full base pay, comprehensive benefits, and retention incentives.

This career involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and goods, and safeguarding U.S. borders.