Entry-Level CBP Officer: Border Security & Inspections

Jobtome; Fairdale (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at entry and mid-career levels. Officers enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections, and determine admissibility at U.S.

ports of entry. The position offers federal benefits, potential overtime pay, and a retention incentive depending on duty location. Selections may be made at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/12.

Qualifications

• Experience or education substitution as described for GS-5/7/9 levels.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures to enforce entry and trade rules.
• Ability to conduct inspections, determine admissibility, and apply regulations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP law enforcement knowledge

Inspections and screening

Risk assessment and decision making

Interviews and questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

none

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at entry and mid-career levels. Officers enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections, and determine admissibility at U.S.

ports of entry. The position offers federal benefits, potential overtime pay, and a retention incentive depending on duty location. Selections may be made at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/12.