Launch Your Career as an Entry-Level Federal LEO

Jobtome; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and other insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a federal law enforcement team dedicated to securing the nation's borders.

This full-time role offers a clear career path with strong benefits, job stability, and potential incentives for prioritized duty locations. Applicants may qualify at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels based on experience or education, with promotions to higher grades.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4; education substitution: bachelor’s degree; or combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade or graduate education or combined education/experience.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade or graduate level education or combination thereof.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Support enforcement of trade and travel regulations and border security.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Decision making

Inspection techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a federal law enforcement team dedicated to securing the nation's borders.

This full-time role offers a clear career path with strong benefits, job stability, and potential incentives for prioritized duty locations. Applicants may qualify at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels based on experience or education, with promotions to higher grades.