Launch Your Border Security Career: Entry-Level CBP Officer

Jobtome; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Pension / retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks CBPOs to enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws at U.S. borders. Positions span GS-5 to GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/12, offering competitive base pay, overtime and federal benefits.

Incentives include prioritized location bonuses of up to $15,000 per year with 3- or 4-year contracts. Duty locations vary across the United States, with extensive training at FLETC after hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Ability to meet and deal with people and learn a body of facts.
• Specialized experience in law enforcement or related fields is considered for GS-7/9.
• Knowledge of CBP laws and procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility and compliance.
• Determine admissibility and prevent illegal entry of people/goods.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Interviews & questioning

Risk assessment

Inspecting individuals

Detainment & arrest

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks CBPOs to enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws at U.S. borders. Positions span GS-5 to GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/12, offering competitive base pay, overtime and federal benefits.

Incentives include prioritized location bonuses of up to $15,000 per year with 3- or 4-year contracts. Duty locations vary across the United States, with extensive training at FLETC after hire.