Entry-Level Federal Border Protection Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Overtime pay

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine admissibility for entry into the United States.

The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and strong job stability. Recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 per year with multi-year service contracts are available for prioritized duty locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience OR 1 year at GS-4 OR education substitution.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience OR graduate education OR combined experience.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience OR graduate degree OR combined education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for compliance and admissibility.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband in accordance with laws.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Law enforcement procedures

Risk assessment

Interviews & questioning

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine admissibility for entry into the United States.

The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and strong job stability. Recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 per year with multi-year service contracts are available for prioritized duty locations nationwide.