Entry-Level CBP Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous leave program

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is recruiting a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) in the United States. You will perform inspections, enforce customs and immigration laws, and safeguard the nation’s borders, with career development across GS grades and attractive federal benefits.

Salary varies by grade, with overtime potential and a retirement plan; recruitment incentives are offered for prioritized locations. This is a full-time federal position with state-wide postings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Border inspection procedures

Detention and arrest procedures

Fraud detection and risk assessment

Observation and interviewing methods

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is recruiting a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) in the United States. You will perform inspections, enforce customs and immigration laws, and safeguard the nation’s borders, with career development across GS grades and attractive federal benefits.

Salary varies by grade, with overtime potential and a retirement plan; recruitment incentives are offered for prioritized locations. This is a full-time federal position with state-wide postings.