Entry-Level Federal Border Protection Officer

Jobtome; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades. Roles involve enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws while inspecting people and vehicles at border crossings.

Positions start at GS-5 with promotion potential to GS-12 and include benefits and retirement plans. Selections may include prioritized locations with attractive incentives.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires either 3 years of general experience (1 year at GS-4) or a conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent education, or a combination of both.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of goods and contraband.

Skills

CBP laws

Interviewing

Observation skills

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades. Roles involve enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws while inspecting people and vehicles at border crossings.

Positions start at GS-5 with promotion potential to GS-12 and include benefits and retirement plans. Selections may include prioritized locations with attractive incentives.