Entry-Level Customs & Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Federal benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) who will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections, and determine admissibility at U.S. borders.

Roles are full-time with potential career progression and comprehensive federal benefits. Starting salaries vary by GS grade (GS-5/7/9) with overtime eligibility and a Thrift Savings Plan; recruitment incentives may apply based on location.

Qualifications

• GS-5: bachelor's degree or 4-year course of study; or combo of experience and education.
• GS-7: specialized experience or graduate education; SAA with GPA or transcripts.
• GS-9: specialized experience with inspections, laws, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Observation & questioning

Risk assessment

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) who will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections, and determine admissibility at U.S. borders.

Roles are full-time with potential career progression and comprehensive federal benefits. Starting salaries vary by GS grade (GS-5/7/9) with overtime eligibility and a Thrift Savings Plan; recruitment incentives may apply based on location.