Entry-Level CBP Officer: Protect Borders & Start Federal Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Leave benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan

Recruitment incentives

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers across GS-5 to GS-12 levels. Duties include enforcing laws at borders, inspecting individuals and cargo, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade.

Starting salaries range widely with federal benefits and potential overtime. Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with multi-location postings. Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Residency in the U.S. for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
• Completion of basic law enforcement training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regs.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine eligibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent smuggling and illegal entry of goods and people.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Law enforcement procedures

Rapid judgment

Inspect & question

Imports/exports control

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers across GS-5 to GS-12 levels. Duties include enforcing laws at borders, inspecting individuals and cargo, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade.

Starting salaries range widely with federal benefits and potential overtime. Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with multi-location postings. Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is required.