Entry-Level CBP Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple grades.

The role includes enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and determining admissibility at the border. Salary varies by grade (GS-5 to GS-9 with advancement to GS-11/12) and includes potential overtime and a wide range of federal benefits, including the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• KSAOs include making rapid, accurate judgments and applying laws and procedures.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures; experience in inspections and enforcement.
• Ability to conduct interviews and assess risk for national security and border control.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances at borders.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Judgment & decision-making

Law enforcement knowledge

Interviews & questioning

Criminal investigations

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple grades.

The role includes enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and determining admissibility at the border. Salary varies by grade (GS-5 to GS-9 with advancement to GS-11/12) and includes potential overtime and a wide range of federal benefits, including the Thrift Savings Plan.