Entry-Level CBP Officer: Border Security & Inspections

Jobtome; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Federal benefits package

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks entry- and mid-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders. The role entails enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and inspecting people and conveyances at points of entry.

Starting salaries vary by GS level (GS-5 to GS-9), with promotions to GS-11/12; overtime and a comprehensive federal benefits package are included. Incentives may apply depending on location and service contract terms.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 eligibility criteria.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent may substitute for experience.
• Citizenship requirement: U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of people and contraband.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks entry- and mid-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders. The role entails enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and inspecting people and conveyances at points of entry.

Starting salaries vary by GS level (GS-5 to GS-9), with promotions to GS-11/12; overtime and a comprehensive federal benefits package are included. Incentives may apply depending on location and service contract terms.