Customs and Border Protection Officer - Entry Level

Compton, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $40,332.00 - $109,952.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Location-based salary incentives

Job Description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security that provides a critical mission of protecting America’s borders and ensuring national security. As an elite and highly trained team of more than 60,000 professionals, CBP officers play a vital role in safeguarding U.S. interests by enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, combating illicit activities, and facilitating legitimate trade and travel. CBP’s workforce is dedicated to upholding the safety and economic prosperity of the United States while embracing values such as camaraderie, pride, and a firm sense of purpose.

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Job Requirements

u.s. citizen
primary u.s. residency for at least three of the last five years
age restriction under 40 years old except for certain veterans or federal law enforcement employees
successful completion of paid pre-academy orientation
successful completion of 101-day federal law enforcement training at FLETC
ability to pass online Spanish training if assigned to southern border, Miami, or Puerto Rico
ability to work at various duty locations
compliance with veterans' preference and recruitment appointment provisions

Job Qualifications

a minimum of three years full-time general work experience demonstrating the ability to meet and deal with people and apply knowledge
or a bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university
or a combination of college education and work experience
specialized full-time work experience equivalent to the next lower grade level for GS-7 considerations
a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one full year of graduate-level education
combination of specialized work experience and graduate education
previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience may qualify at GS-9 grade level

Job Duties

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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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