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
Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
overtime pay
Location-based recruitment incentives
Federal employee benefits package
Job Description
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a vital federal agency operating under the Department of Homeland Security, dedicated to protecting America's borders and securing the nation's interests against illicit activities. With a workforce exceeding 60,000 employees, CBP is renowned for its commitment to national security, economic prosperity, and facilitation of legal trade and travel. As one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the country, CBP focuses on preventing illegal immigration, trafficking of narcotics, and smuggling of contraband, while ensuring compliance with customs, immigration, and agricultural laws. Its officers work tirelessly to safeguard the United States through constant vigilance,... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
- Age under 40 at time of selection, with exceptions for certain prior federal law enforcement service
- Submission to a paid pre-academy orientation and successful completion of the 101-day CBP Field Operations Academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
- Willingness to accept assigned duty locations including border and port areas
- Ability to pass background and security checks
- Eligibility for a law enforcement retirement plan
- Veterans’ preference eligibility may allow certain exceptions
Job Qualifications
- A minimum of three years full-time general work experience demonstrating the ability to meet and deal with people and apply a body of facts
- or a bachelor’s degree or completion of a full four-year course of study in any field from an accredited college or university
- or a combination of college education and general work experience
- For GS-7 level, a minimum of one year of specialized full-time work experience performing physical inspections, utilizing observational techniques, evaluating facts, and making determinations as per relevant laws and regulations
- or a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement or one full year of graduate-level education
- or a combination of specialized work experience and graduate-level education
- Previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience may qualify for GS-9 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
- Participating in ongoing training and professional development
- Responding to emergent security threats and incidents
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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