Entry-Level CBP Officer – Federal LEO

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) across multiple GS levels. You will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections, and determine admissibility at entries into the United States.

The role emphasizes vigilance, service, and integrity in a high-stakes federal environment. Salary spans GS-5 to GS-9 with potential advancement to GS-11/12.

Qualifications

• Understanding of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to inspect persons, documents, and goods for compliance and risk.
• Familiarity with border security operations and enforcement objectives.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Managing risk and ensuring integrity of entry processes.
• Determining admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Border security knowledge

Inspection techniques

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree acceptable

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) across multiple GS levels. You will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections, and determine admissibility at entries into the United States.

The role emphasizes vigilance, service, and integrity in a high-stakes federal environment. Salary spans GS-5 to GS-9 with potential advancement to GS-11/12.