Entry-Level CBP Officer: Border Security & Trade

Jobtome; Topsfield (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking CBPOs at entry to mid-level grades. The role enforces customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducts inspections, and determines admissibility of entrants.

It offers base pay across GS-5/7/9 with promotion potential and federal benefits, plus incentive programs and overtime opportunities. Applicants must meet citizenship, residency, and training requirements and may be offered prioritized duty locations with competitive benefits and retirement

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or equivalent education or combination.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or combo.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience with law enforcement duties.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law 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.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Decision making under pressure

Interviewing & questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking CBPOs at entry to mid-level grades. The role enforces customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducts inspections, and determines admissibility of entrants.

It offers base pay across GS-5/7/9 with promotion potential and federal benefits, plus incentive programs and overtime opportunities. Applicants must meet citizenship, residency, and training requirements and may be offered prioritized duty locations with competitive benefits and retirement