Entry-Level Federal Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in the United States. Positions are available at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential promotion to higher grades, and include eligibility for overtime pay and a robust benefits package.

Newly appointed CBPOs may receive recruitment incentives and location-based offers. Citizenship and residency requirements apply, with comprehensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of general experience and education can qualify for GS-5.
• Three years of general experience, with one year at the GS-4 level, or equivalent education/combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in the United States. Positions are available at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential promotion to higher grades, and include eligibility for overtime pay and a robust benefits package.

Newly appointed CBPOs may receive recruitment incentives and location-based offers. Citizenship and residency requirements apply, with comprehensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.