Entry-Level CBP Officer: Protect Borders & Build a Career

Jobtome; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to help secure the nation’s borders.

This full-time, entry- and mid-level role may be open to candidates with relevant education or public-safety experience, offering strong base pay, federal benefits, and job stability. CBP also offers recruitment incentives and a clear path for advancement across multiple duty locations, with additional incentives per year for prioritized postings.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Residency: primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age restrictions per law enforcement retirement provisions.
• Successful completion of academy at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center after hire.

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.
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to help secure the nation’s borders.

This full-time, entry- and mid-level role may be open to candidates with relevant education or public-safety experience, offering strong base pay, federal benefits, and job stability. CBP also offers recruitment incentives and a clear path for advancement across multiple duty locations, with additional incentives per year for prioritized postings.