Entry-Level CBP Officer: Protect Borders & Earn Rewards

Jobtome; Bristol (CT); 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) at multiple grade levels. The role supports border security and enforcement across the United States, with opportunities for overtime pay and comprehensive federal benefits.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) and include a potential recruitment incentive. Qualified candidates will have education or applicable public safety experience and a path for career growth within CBP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years general experience, including 1 year at GS-4 level.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course leading to a bachelor’s degree.
• Combination of experience and education as allowed by the CBP schedule.

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 the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Law enforcement techniques

Judgment & decision making

Imports/exports control

Primary inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grade levels. The role supports border security and enforcement across the United States, with opportunities for overtime pay and comprehensive federal benefits.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) and include a potential recruitment incentive. Qualified candidates will have education or applicable public safety experience and a path for career growth within CBP.