Entry-Level CBP Officer — Federal Law Enforcement Career

Jobtome; Concrete (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Sick and annual leave benefits

Thrift Savings Plan / retirement

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across various duty stations. Positions range from entry to mid-level with eligibility based on education or general/public safety experience.

Highly competitive federal benefits accompany the starting pay that scales with GS grade. Recruitment incentives may apply, offering up to $15,000 per year under a multi-year service commitment.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience, 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree, or a mix of experience and education.
• GS-7/GS-9: specialized experience, graduate education, or a combination with relevant duties.
• Citizenship and residency: U.S. citizenship required; primary residency in the U.S. for at least 3 of the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances; determine admissibility.
• Prevent entry of illegal individuals and contraband and curb smuggling.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws and regulations

Launch of inspections and risk-based判断

Judgment and decision making

Observation and screening

Risk assessment

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across various duty stations. Positions range from entry to mid-level with eligibility based on education or general/public safety experience.

Highly competitive federal benefits accompany the starting pay that scales with GS grade. Recruitment incentives may apply, offering up to $15,000 per year under a multi-year service commitment.