Launch Your Career: Entry-Level CBP Officer

Jobtome; Ruthville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking qualified candidates for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles at GS-5 to GS-9, with potential promotion to GS-11/12. Base salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus up to $45,000 overtime, and full federal benefits.

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year may apply under a three- or four-year service contract, depending on location. Training is provided at FLETC; citizenship and residency requirements apply.

Qualifications

• GS-5: one of: 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or a combination
• GS-7: specialized experience or graduate education or combination
• GS-9: higher level experience/education options

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States
• Prevent illegal entry of persons and contraband
• Promote and enforce lawful travel and trade

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking qualified candidates for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles at GS-5 to GS-9, with potential promotion to GS-11/12. Base salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus up to $45,000 overtime, and full federal benefits.

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year may apply under a three- or four-year service contract, depending on location. Training is provided at FLETC; citizenship and residency requirements apply.