Federal Border Security Officer (Entry Level)

Jobtome; Roth (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Annual and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Federal retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce border, immigration, and agriculture laws, and to safeguard the nation’s borders.

Roles include inspections, determining admissibility, and preventing illicit entry, with opportunities at various duty locations and strong federal benefits. Salary varies by grade (GS-5 to GS-12) with promotion potential; incentives may apply.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a 4-year degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or equivalent education.
• GS-9 allows advanced degrees or combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Oversee flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entries into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & regulations knowledge

Duty-focused inspections

Public safety mentality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent 4-year course

Graduate degree acceptable for GS-9

Combination of experience and education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce border, immigration, and agriculture laws, and to safeguard the nation’s borders.

Roles include inspections, determining admissibility, and preventing illicit entry, with opportunities at various duty locations and strong federal benefits. Salary varies by grade (GS-5 to GS-12) with promotion potential; incentives may apply.