Junior CBP Officer: Start a Federal Law Enforcement Career

Jobtome; Oak Harbor (WA); 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). They operate across locations with duties to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine admissibility for entry into the United States.

Incentives and a robust benefits package are offered. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with overtime potential, and there are recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year under a

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience OR 1 year at GS-4 equivalent; ability to interact with people and learn a body of facts.
• GS-5: Education substitution: bachelor's degree or full 4-year course in any field leading to a degree.
• GS-5: Combination of experience and education as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs). They operate across locations with duties to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine admissibility for entry into the United States.

Incentives and a robust benefits package are offered. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with overtime potential, and there are recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year under a