Entry-Level CBP Officer - Protect Borders, Start Career

Jobtome; Red Mills (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple duty locations. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and cargo, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

COMPETITION is strong; selection includes incentives, with a structured ladder from GS-5 to GS-12 and potential overtime pay. Training is provided at designated centers and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a bachelor’s degree or 4-year course of study; alternative combinations of experience and education qualify.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education/substitution; superior academic achievement may apply.
• GS-9 includes higher levels of experience or graduate education as substitution for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and the smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Laws & regulations knowledge

Inspection & observations

Judgment & decision making

Imports/exports control

Interviews & detainee handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year college

Education substitution for GS-7 (SAA/GPA/Honors)

Graduate education or professional degree for GS-9

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple duty locations. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and cargo, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

COMPETITION is strong; selection includes incentives, with a structured ladder from GS-5 to GS-12 and potential overtime pay. Training is provided at designated centers and benefits are included.