Entry-Level CBP Officer: Protect Borders & Enforce Trade

Jobtome; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Leave and retirement benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement team. Positions span entry through mid-level grades, with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Applicants may qualify based on education or prior public safety experience, and select prioritized duty locations are offered with incentives. The role emphasizes enforcing laws at borders, inspections of persons and conveyances, and safeguarding

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate study or equivalent.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience with duties at borders or equivalent.
• Citizenship and residency requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine eligibility of entrants into the United States.
• Enforce the flow of trade and travel and prevent illegal entry.
• Operate under the CBP enforcement framework and safety protocols.

Skills

Public safety

Regulatory knowledge

Inspection skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement team. Positions span entry through mid-level grades, with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Applicants may qualify based on education or prior public safety experience, and select prioritized duty locations are offered with incentives. The role emphasizes enforcing laws at borders, inspections of persons and conveyances, and safeguarding