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 America by safeguarding borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing economic prosperity.

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 duty location.
• Up to $15,000 in recruitment incentives for new hires in certain 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 and GS-7: $41,863 - $112,415 per year.
• GS-9: Varies based on experience and education.

Schedule

• Locations offered are based on operational and mission requirements.

Benefits

• Retirement through the Thrift Savings Plan.
• Health, dental, and other insurance plans.
• A generous annual and sick leave program.

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 before reaching 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.