Entry-Level Customs & Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Bisbee (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to protect borders and enforce immigration, customs, and agricultural laws.

The role includes inspections, eligibility determinations, and safeguarding legitimate trade and travel. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime pay and comprehensive federal benefits, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelors degree, or a mix of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience at the next grade level, or a bachelors with SAA/GPA, or graduate education, or a mix of education and experience.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at the next lower grade level, or a masters degree (or higher) or two years of grad education, or a combination of both.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Law enforcement basics

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to protect borders and enforce immigration, customs, and agricultural laws.

The role includes inspections, eligibility determinations, and safeguarding legitimate trade and travel. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime pay and comprehensive federal benefits, including health and retirement plans.