Entry-Level CBP Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Emmalena (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks entry- and mid-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to help secure the nation’s borders.

With responsibilities including enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and determining admissibility, CBPOs serve in a critical federal law enforcement role. Starting salaries range based on GS grades, with competitive benefits, overtime potential, and a roster of relocation incentives.

Qualifications

• Three years of general experience or one year at GS-4, qualifying for GS-5.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study.
• Combination of general experience and education may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Maintain the flow of legitimate travel and trade while preventing smuggling and contraband.
• Engage in law enforcement duties including deterring, detecting, and addressing violations.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks entry- and mid-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to help secure the nation’s borders.

With responsibilities including enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and determining admissibility, CBPOs serve in a critical federal law enforcement role. Starting salaries range based on GS grades, with competitive benefits, overtime potential, and a roster of relocation incentives.