Entry-Level Customs Officer: Secure Borders & Enforce Trade

Jobtome; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

ROTH 401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Jobtome is posting a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role with CBP, the federal agency securing U.S. borders. The position includes entry to mid-level opportunities with base pay ranging from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus potential overtime pay up to $45,000.

Selection may include prioritized duty locations with incentive offers. Officers perform inspections, enforce immigration and trade laws, and ensure the admissibility of individuals while supporting national security.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of general experience or equivalent education
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of 4-year course of study
• Combination of experience and education qualifies for GS-5/7/9
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Residency in the U.S. for 3 of last 5 years required
• Age restriction per DHS rules; academy training required

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• Inspect persons and conveyances at entry points
• Determine admissibility of individuals into the United States
• Support the flow of legitimate trade and travel
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods

Skills

CBP knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment & decisions

Interviewing & questioning

Import/export controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Jobtome is posting a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role with CBP, the federal agency securing U.S. borders. The position includes entry to mid-level opportunities with base pay ranging from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus potential overtime pay up to $45,000.

Selection may include prioritized duty locations with incentive offers. Officers perform inspections, enforce immigration and trade laws, and ensure the admissibility of individuals while supporting national security.