Entry-Level CBP Officer: Start Your Federal Career

Jobtome; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across several grades. The agency employs over 69,000 people and guards the nation's borders from threats while offering competitive base pay, benefits, and stability.

There are incentives for prioritized locations with contracts ranging up to four years. Positions are full-time and span entry to mid-level qualifications, with opportunities to advance to GS-11/12 levels based on location and tenure.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience, 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor's degree.
• Education Substitution: a conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of Experience and Education: a combination of general experience and completed college education.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across several grades. The agency employs over 69,000 people and guards the nation's borders from threats while offering competitive base pay, benefits, and stability.

There are incentives for prioritized locations with contracts ranging up to four years. Positions are full-time and span entry to mid-level qualifications, with opportunities to advance to GS-11/12 levels based on location and tenure.