Customs and Border Protection Officer - Entry Level

Customs And Border Protection Officer (Cbpo)

U.S. Customs And Border Protection (CBP) Offers Those Interested In A Career In Law Enforcement An Exceptional Opportunity To Work With An Elite Team Of Highly Trained Professionals Whose Camaraderie, Pride, And Purpose Are Hallmarks Of Their Daily Mission Of Protecting America. You Will Be Part Of The Department Of Homeland Security Workforce, Protecting American Interests And Securing Our Nation. If You Are Looking For A Rewarding Career With Great Pay, Benefits, And Job Stability, Now Is The Time To Make Your Move. As A Customs And Border Protection Officer (Cbpo) , You Will Be Part Of Our 60,000+ Workforce That Strives To Protect The American People By Safeguarding Our Borders, Deterring Illicit Activity, And Enhancing The Nation's Economic Prosperity.

Being A Cbpo Makes You A Valuable Member Of The Federal Law Enforcement Officer (Leo) Profession. Typical Assignments Include :

• Enforcing Customs, Immigration, And Agriculture Laws And Regulations.
• Facilitating The Flow Of Legitimate Trade And Travel.
• Conducting Inspections Of Individuals And Conveyances.
• Determining The Admisibility 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.

Duty Locations - Incentives Available For Some Locations

You Will Be Asked To Provide Your Preference For One Of The Following Mission-Critical Locations :

The Preference Locations Listed Above Are Expected To Have Vacancies Available In The Future, However, If The Duty Locations Do Not Have Vacancies At The Time Of Your Final Offer, You May Be Offered A Duty Location In Another Geographic Location Within The United States. Locations Offered Are Based On Operational And Mission Requirements And Critical Agency Hiring Needs For Entry-Level Cbpos As Determined By The Cbp Office Of Field Operations (Ofo).

Salary - And Duty Location Recruitment Incentives - And Benefits

Annual Base Salary For Newly Appointed Cbpos Varies As Follows :

Location Incentives : If You Accept One Of The Duty Locations Listed Below, You May Be Eligible To Receive An Additional 15%-25% Of Your Salary Each Year For The First Three (3) Years Of Employment In Addition To Any Overtime Pay. If You Accept The Duty Location Of San Francisco, You May Be Eligible To Receive An Additional 25% Of Your Salary Each Year For The First Four (4) Years Of Employment In Addition To Any Overtime Pay. These Incentives Only Apply To New Federal Employees And Are Dependent Upon The Availability Of Funds.

Duty Locations Offering 25% Recruitment Incentives : Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, And Tecate, Ca; Key West, Fl; Calais And Jackman, Me; Detroit, Mi; Grand Portage, Mn; Raymond And Sweetgrass, Mt; Dunseith And Pembina, Nd; Beecher Falls, Vt; Oroville, Wa

Duty Locations Offering 15% Recruitment Incentives : Honolulu, Hi; Portal, Nd; Derby Line And Richford, Vt; Blaine, Wa

Duty Location Offering 10% Recruitment Incentives : Calexico, Ca

Qualifications : You Qualify For The Gs-5 Grade Level If You Possess One Of The Following : Experience; Or Education Substitution; Or Combination Of Experience And Education. You Qualify For The Gs-7 Grade Level If You Possess One Of The Following : Experience; Or Education Substitution; Or Combination Of Experience And Education. If You Have Previous Or Current Law Enforcement Or Military Law Enforcement Experience, You May Qualify At The Gs-9 Grade Level. See The Gs-9 Job Opportunity Announcement (Joas) At Usajobs, The Federal Government's Official Employment Site To Determine If You Qualify.

Other Requirements : Citizenship; Residency; Age Restriction; Veterans' Preference; Formal Training

How To Apply : Click The Apply Button On This Site. You Will Be Linked To The Cbp Talent Network Page. For Position Of Interest, Select Customs And Border Protection Officer. You'll Then Receive A Link(s) To The Cbpo Joa(s) On Usajobs To Complete Your Application. Be Certain To Review All Details Of The Job Opportunity Announcement And Follow All Instructions In The Application Process, Including Items (Resume, Transcripts, Etc.) To Submit. You Will Be Evaluated Based On Your Resume, Supporting Documents, And The Cbpo Entrance Exam. As A Subscriber To The Cbp Talent Network, You'll Receive Monthly Emails With Information About Webinars, Career Expos, And Future Opportunities With Ofo And Cbp.