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
recruitment incentives
career advancement
Job Description
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a premier federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security dedicated to protecting America's borders, facilitating lawful trade and travel, and safeguarding the nation’s economic prosperity. As one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the United States, CBP employs over 60,000 highly skilled officers and staff who work diligently to prevent illegal activities including contraband smuggling, human trafficking, and unlawful entry by individuals. The agency operates across diverse duty locations nationwide, from busy ports of entry in California to remote border areas in Montana and Vermont, ensuring national security with unwavering dedication.Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must have had primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
- Must be referred before reaching 40th birthday unless exempt due to prior federal civilian law enforcement service
- Eligible for Veterans Recruitment Appointment with no age restriction if veterans’ preference applies
- Must complete a paid pre-academy orientation and a 101-day CBP Field Operations Academy training program
- Candidates at certain duty locations must complete online Spanish training
- Ability to meet physical and legal standards
- Willingness to accept duty location based on agency needs
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of three years full-time general work experience demonstrating ability to meet and deal with people and apply a body of facts
- Or a 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
- For GS-7, minimum of one year of specialized full-time work experience equivalent to the next lower grade level performing physical inspections and making determinations in compliance with laws and regulations
- 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 federal law enforcement or military law enforcement experience may qualify for GS-9
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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