Entry-Level CBP Officer: Protect Borders & Enforce Trade

Jobtome; Greenfield (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) on a full-time basis.

The agency offers multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with a base salary range from $41,863 to $127,464 annually, plus potential overtime and a robust benefits package. Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year under prioritized locations, with three- or four-year service contracts.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience (1 year at GS-4) or a bachelor’s degree or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or graduate education or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or a master's/2+ years of graduate education or a combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of people and prohibited goods and contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course leading to a bachelor's degree

Graduate-level education (master's or higher) or professional degree (e.g., J.D., LL.B.)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) on a full-time basis.

The agency offers multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with a base salary range from $41,863 to $127,464 annually, plus potential overtime and a robust benefits package. Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year under prioritized locations, with three- or four-year service contracts.