Junior Border Protection Officer (Entry-Level)

Jobtome; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels across duty locations in the United States.

Base pay varies by grade, with overtime potential and federal benefits including Thrift Savings Plan. Typical duties include enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws; inspecting people and conveyances; determining admissibility; and ensuring lawful trade and travel.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience, 1 year at GS-4 or equivalent.
• Education substitution: bachelor's degree or 4-year degree.
• Combination of experience and education accepted for GS-7/9.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regs.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the U.S.
• Promote lawful trade and travel; prevent illegal entry and contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Law enforcement procedures

Rapid decision making

Interviews & questioning

Imports/exports control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree acceptable

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels across duty locations in the United States.

Base pay varies by grade, with overtime potential and federal benefits including Thrift Savings Plan. Typical duties include enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws; inspecting people and conveyances; determining admissibility; and ensuring lawful trade and travel.