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.

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 recruitment incentive per year for three (3) years in selected locations.
• Up to $15,000 recruitment incentive per year for four (4) years in selected locations.
• Up to $45,000 in overtime pay.
• Health, dental, and other insurance plans.
• A generous annual and sick leave program.
• Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Pay

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

Schedule

• Training program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA.
• Spanish language training for candidates assigned to the southern border, Miami, or Puerto Rico duty locations.