Entry-Level Federal LEO: Border Security Officer

Jobtome; Colebrook Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple GS grades.

The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining the admissibility of travelers and goods. CBP offers competitive base pay, overtime potential, federal benefits, and a retirement plan, with recruitment incentives for prioritized duty locations.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires at least 3 years of general experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7 requires one year of specialized experience or a bachelor with SAA (Superior Academic Achievement).
• GS-9 requires a combination of experience and education including specialized experience or graduate-level education.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances at borders.
• Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Promote lawful travel and trade while preventing illegal entry and contraband.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Decision making

Inspection skills

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate degree / advanced education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple GS grades.

The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining the admissibility of travelers and goods. CBP offers competitive base pay, overtime potential, federal benefits, and a retirement plan, with recruitment incentives for prioritized duty locations.