Entry-Level CBP Officer: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Lynden (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grades to enforce border, immigration, and customs laws.

The role includes inspecting people and vehicles, determining admissibility, and deterring illegal entry with robust federal benefits and potential overtime pay. Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives and progress through GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades with promotional opportunities to higher grades based on

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures as they apply to border operations.
• Ability to apply law enforcement techniques such as questioning, searching, and detaining individuals.
• Capacity to make rapid, accurate judgments in high-stakes environments.
• Understanding of import/export controls and anti-smuggling measures.
• Experience performing primary inspection of persons and goods at ports of entry.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to ensure compliance.
• Determine admissibility of entrants and regulations for entry into the United States.
• Apply enforcement procedures to prevent illegal entry and smuggling.

Skills

CBP law knowledge

Law enforcement methods

Rapid judgment

Import/export control

Primary inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grades to enforce border, immigration, and customs laws.

The role includes inspecting people and vehicles, determining admissibility, and deterring illegal entry with robust federal benefits and potential overtime pay. Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives and progress through GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades with promotional opportunities to higher grades based on