Junior Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO Path

Jobtome; Woodland (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in various entry levels across multiple duty locations.

The role focuses on enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws while maintaining the integrity of the border and facilitating legitimate travel and trade. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) with potential overtime pay and comprehensive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in law enforcement or public safety is required, with ability to learn and apply federal rules.
• Sufficient experience or education substitutions to meet GS-5/7/9 criteria.
• Strong ability to inspect, assess, and determine entry admissibility.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to ensure compliance.
• Determine admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Help prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling.
• Support the flow of legitimate trade and travel.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Interrogation techniques

Decision making

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in various entry levels across multiple duty locations.

The role focuses on enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws while maintaining the integrity of the border and facilitating legitimate travel and trade. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) with potential overtime pay and comprehensive federal benefits.