Entry-Level CBP Officer: Border Security & Inspections

Jobtome; Dickinson Center (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5/7/9 levels across the United States. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry.

The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and career stability. Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives and overtime pay, with a path to higher grades and retirement

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and precedents as they apply to border enforcement.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments under pressure.
• Ability to identify risks and assess threats at points of entry.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine the admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry of people and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

CBP regs

Decision making

Threat assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5/7/9 levels across the United States. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry.

The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and career stability. Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives and overtime pay, with a path to higher grades and retirement