You Don't Just Check Passports. You Guard the Nation.U.S. Customs and Border Protection is actively recruiting entry-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for priority hard-to-fill locations across the United States.As a CBPO, you are the face—and the shield—of the United States at airports, seaports, and land crossings. You'll use technology, instinct, and training to protect the country from threats while facilitating lawful travel and trade.This is federal law enforcement at the intersection of precision, pressure, and purpose.What You'll DoScreen travelers, cargo, and vehiclesEnforce customs, immigration, and agriculture lawsDetect suspicious behavior and prohibited goodsPrevent illegal entry and smuggling activityProtect national security at ports of entryAbility to pass background investigation, polygraph, medical exam, and fitness screeningValid driver's licenseUnder age 40 at time of selection (exceptions for veterans and qualifying federal law enforcement officers)Age Requirement: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to this position before their 40th birthday in accordance with DHS Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.Candidates may qualify with:Bachelor's degree (any major) OR3 years of general work experience demonstrating the ability to meet and deal with people and apply learned procedures ORCombination of education and experienceEntry level Grades: GS-5 and GS-7 depending upon qualificationsSalary range: $41,863 - $112,415 annuallyA fully trained CBP Officer is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to starting salaryCompetitive federal salary progressionFull federal benefits packagePaid federal law enforcement trainingUp to $15,000 annual recruitment incentives in designated hard-to-fill locationsTrainingYou'll train at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia and join one of the nation's most mission-critical law enforcement agencies.This is not for everyone. But if you're still reading, maybe it's for you.#J-18808-Ljbffr
You Don't Just Check Passports. You Guard the Nation.U.S. Customs and Border Protection is actively recruiting entry-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for priority hard-to-fill locations across the United States.As a CBPO, you are the face—and the shield—of the United States at airports, seaports, and land crossings. You'll use technology, instinct, and training to protect the country from threats while facilitating lawful travel and trade.This is federal law enforcement at the intersection of precision, pressure, and purpose.What You'll DoScreen travelers, cargo, and vehiclesEnforce customs, immigration, and agriculture lawsDetect suspicious behavior and prohibited goodsPrevent illegal entry and smuggling activityProtect national security at ports of entryAbility to pass background investigation, polygraph, medical exam, and fitness screeningValid driver's licenseUnder age 40 at time of selection (exceptions for veterans and qualifying federal law enforcement officers)Age Requirement: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to this position before their 40th birthday in accordance with DHS Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.Candidates may qualify with:Bachelor's degree (any major) OR3 years of general work experience demonstrating the ability to meet and deal with people and apply learned procedures ORCombination of education and experienceEntry level Grades: GS-5 and GS-7 depending upon qualificationsSalary range: $41,863 - $112,415 annuallyA fully trained CBP Officer is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to starting salaryCompetitive federal salary progressionFull federal benefits packagePaid federal law enforcement trainingUp to $15,000 annual recruitment incentives in designated hard-to-fill locationsTrainingYou'll train at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia and join one of the nation's most mission-critical law enforcement agencies.This is not for everyone. But if you're still reading, maybe it's for you.#J-18808-Ljbffr
