Customs and Border Protection Officer - Entry Level

About the role

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers a rewarding career in law enforcement. As a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO), you will be part of a 60,000+ workforce dedicated to protecting American interests and securing the nation.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Qualifications

• GS-5: Three (3) years full-time general work experience or a bachelor's degree with education substitution.
• GS-7: One (1) year of specialized full-time work experience or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate-level education.
• GS-9: Previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience.

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary varies by location.
• Up to $15,000 in recruitment incentives for selected locations.
• Up to $45,000 in overtime pay.
• Retirement through the Thrift Savings Plan.
• Health, dental, and other insurance plans.
• A generous annual and sick leave program.

Pay

• GS-5: $41,863 - $112,415 per year.
• GS-7: Varies based on location.
• GS-9: Varies based on experience and location.

Schedule

Locations offered are based on operational and mission requirements and critical agency hiring needs for entry-level CBPOs as determined by the CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO).

Salary

• Newly appointed CBPOs will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a three-year service contract, in the following locations: Arizona: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis; California: Calexico; Hawaii: Honolulu; Maine: Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro; Michigan: Detroit, Port Huron, Sault Sainte Marie; Minnesota: Grand Portage, International Falls; Montana: Raymond, Sweetgrass; New York: Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River; North Dakota: Dunseith, Portal; Vermont: Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, Richford; Washington: Blaine, Oroville.
• Newly appointed CBPOs will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a four-year service contract, in the following locations: California: Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate; Florida: Key West; North Dakota: Pembina.

Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen.
• Residency: Primary U.S. residency for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years.
• Age Restriction: Must be referred for selection to the Customs and Border Protection Officer position before reaching their 40th birthday.
• Veterans’ Preference: Eligible for Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).
• Formal Training: Required to complete a paid pre-academy orientation and attend the CBP Field Operations Academy.