Entry-Level CBP Officer: Federal LEO Career Path

Jobtome; Karlstad (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to secure the nation’s borders. Positions range from entry to mid-level with opportunities for promotion to GS-11/12, and include a recruitment incentive program.

Salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with potential overtime up to $45,000. Benefits include health and dental insurance, generous leave, and Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• Education substitution: a bachelor’s degree or higher may qualify for GS-5/7.
• GS-5/7/9 grade levels require general/specialized experience and/or education as described by CBP.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures is required for proper application of duties.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Determining the admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of persons and prohibited goods and contraband.
• Conducting inspections and applying enforcement actions at borders.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to secure the nation’s borders. Positions range from entry to mid-level with opportunities for promotion to GS-11/12, and include a recruitment incentive program.

Salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with potential overtime up to $45,000. Benefits include health and dental insurance, generous leave, and Thrift Savings Plan.