Entry-Level Customs & Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Nanakuli (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Paid annual/sick leave

Job summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to safeguard the nation’s borders. This federal law enforcement role offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong job stability.

Positions range from entry to mid-level, with location options including Hawaii. Select prioritized locations for incentive awards; opportunities for overtime pay and participation in retirement and thrift plans are provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and precedents, as well as CBP Officer processes, techniques, activities and law enforcement procedures.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments and decisions with respect to the applications of the regulations, instructions, and procedures for importing, exporting or enforcing the administration of laws relating to the rights of persons to enter, reside in or depart from the United States.
• Ability to control imports and exports to detect and prevent smuggling and fraud.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP regulations

Law enforcement procedures

Rapid decisions

Interviewing & questioning

Job description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to safeguard the nation’s borders. This federal law enforcement role offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong job stability.

Positions range from entry to mid-level, with location options including Hawaii. Select prioritized locations for incentive awards; opportunities for overtime pay and participation in retirement and thrift plans are provided.