Customs and Border Protection Officer - Entry Level
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $40,332.00 - $109,952.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
overtime pay
Locality pay
career advancement
Job Description
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) serves as a critical component of the Department of Homeland Security, tasked with protecting the borders of the United States. As part of a workforce exceeding 60,000 employees, CBP offers a unique and rewarding career opportunity within federal law enforcement focused on safeguarding the nation's security and economic prosperity. The agency operates with a mission to enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, deter illicit activities, and facilitate legitimate trade and travel at numerous key locations throughout the country. With a culture built on teamwork, camaraderie, and dedication, working as a CBP Officer means joining... Show More
Job Requirements
- u.s. citizen
- primary u.s. residency for at least three of the last five years
- must be referred for selection before 40th birthday unless exempt
- veterans’ preference eligible may not have age restriction
- successful completion of pre-academy orientation and 101-day training program at the federal law enforcement training center
- physical fitness
- ability to complete online spanish training if assigned to specific duty locations
Job Qualifications
- experience demonstrating ability to meet and deal with people and apply factual knowledge
- bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university
- combination of college education and general work experience
- one year of specialized work experience performing physical inspections related to criminal activity, fraud, or illegal operations
- using observational techniques and applying laws and regulations
- making determinations leading to arrests, seizure of property, or penalties
- 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 for GS-9 grade level consideration
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)
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