Entry-Level CBP Officer: Secure Borders & Serve Country

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

Job summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple duty locations in the United States.

These full-time positions offer competitive base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives, with advancement to GS-11/GS-12 through promotion. Typical duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting people and conveyances; determining admissibility for entry; and preventing illicit entry and

Qualifications

• Experience in general public contact or education substituting for experience.
• Ability to learn and apply CBP laws and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Deterrence of illegal entry and smuggling at ports of entry.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent smuggling of contraband and ensure security.

Skills

People interaction

Policy/Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple duty locations in the United States.

These full-time positions offer competitive base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives, with advancement to GS-11/GS-12 through promotion. Typical duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting people and conveyances; determining admissibility for entry; and preventing illicit entry and