Entry-Level CBP Officer: Safeguard Borders & Travel

Jobtome; Argyle (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades. The role includes enforcing laws, inspecting people and goods, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal entry. The package features competitive base pay, benefits, and retirement options.

Incentives up to $15,000 per year with multi-year contracts are available, plus overtime potential. Location-based prioritization applies for selections.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires either 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or advanced education as substitutes.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or advanced graduate education or both.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine eligibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Judgment under pressure

Observation and inquiry

Interrogation techniques

Risk assessment

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades. The role includes enforcing laws, inspecting people and goods, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal entry. The package features competitive base pay, benefits, and retirement options.

Incentives up to $15,000 per year with multi-year contracts are available, plus overtime potential. Location-based prioritization applies for selections.