Customs and Border Protection Officer - Entry Level

About the role

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers a rewarding career in law enforcement. You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our 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.

Requirements

• Typical Assignments Include Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Qualifications

• GS-5: Experience or Education/Substitution/Combination of Experience and Education.
• GS-7: Experience or Education/Substitution/Combination of Experience and Education.
• GS-9: Previous or Current Law Enforcement or Military Law Enforcement Experience.

Skills

Physical fitness, observational techniques, legal knowledge, and ability to handle stress are essential skills for this role.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and other insurance plans.
• A generous annual and sick leave program.
• Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan.

Pay

Annual Base Salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies as follows: GS-5 and GS-7 $41,863 - $112,415 per year. Locality pay varies by duty location. Note: A fully trained CBPO is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can vary based on the specific location and duties assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits.
• Veterans' Preference.
• Formal Training.