Entry-Level CBP Officer: Border Security & Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan)

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in entry to mid-level roles. The position covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws at varied duty locations, with strong emphasis on lawful entry and risk screening.

Salary varies by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime pay, full federal benefits, and recruitment incentives. Applicants must meet citizenship, residency, and training requirements, including academy completion.

Qualifications

• GS-5 qualification requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or a combination thereof.
• GS-7 qualification includes specialized experience or graduate education options.
• GS-9 qualification requires 1 year of specialized experience or a master’s degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals, conveyances, and materials at borders.
• Determine admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Inspection skills

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in entry to mid-level roles. The position covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws at varied duty locations, with strong emphasis on lawful entry and risk screening.

Salary varies by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime pay, full federal benefits, and recruitment incentives. Applicants must meet citizenship, residency, and training requirements, including academy completion.