Entry-Level Customs & Border Protection Officer

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

Job summary

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

The role enforces customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, screens travelers and cargo, and protects the nation's borders from threats while supporting legitimate travel and trade. Eligibility spans entry to mid-level positions (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential for advancement to GS-12, with competitive base pay, federal benefits, and recruitment

Qualifications

• General experience meeting and dealing with people; ability to apply a body of facts
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree
• Combination of General experience and Education may qualify for GS-5/7/9 levels

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• Inspect individuals and conveyances
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods and contraband

Skills

People skills

Observation skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate education

Job description

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

The role enforces customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, screens travelers and cargo, and protects the nation's borders from threats while supporting legitimate travel and trade. Eligibility spans entry to mid-level positions (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential for advancement to GS-12, with competitive base pay, federal benefits, and recruitment