Entry-Level CBP Officer: Border Security & Inspections

Jobtome; Sheldon (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to help secure the nation’s borders.

Roles cover enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry. Compensation varies by GS grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with base salaries from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus overtime and a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a minimum of 3 years of general experience, or a conferred bachelor's degree, or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, or a graduate degree, or both.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next higher level or an advanced degree, or a combination of both.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course leading to a bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to help secure the nation’s borders.

Roles cover enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry. Compensation varies by GS grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with base salaries from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus overtime and a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and the Thrift Savings Plan.