Entry-Level CBP Officer: Start a Federal Career

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to join a major federal law enforcement agency. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Positions are available at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential for promotion to GS-11/12. Compensation includes competitive base pay, benefits, and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year of which at GS-4 level, performing duties that required interacting with people and learning facts.
• Education Substitution: A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of Experience and Education: A mix of general experience and college education.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to join a major federal law enforcement agency. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Positions are available at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential for promotion to GS-11/12. Compensation includes competitive base pay, benefits, and the Thrift Savings Plan.