Entry-Level CBP Officer: Protect Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Clyde (MO); 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) to join a large federal law enforcement team.

The role offers GS-5/7/9 entry and mid-level career tracks, with opportunities across multiple duty locations and strong federal benefits. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws; conducting inspections; determining admissibility; and preventing illicit entry.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or combination.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or master’s degree or combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations;
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel;
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances;
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States;
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband

Skills

KSAOs knowledge of CBP laws

Judgment & decision making

Interviewing & questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement team.

The role offers GS-5/7/9 entry and mid-level career tracks, with opportunities across multiple duty locations and strong federal benefits. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws; conducting inspections; determining admissibility; and preventing illicit entry.