Federal Law Enforcement: Entry Level CBP Officer . Watervi

About the Position

A Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) is a federal law enforcement officer who protects U.S. borders, deters illicit activity, and facilitates legitimate trade and travel.

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals, conveyances, and goods.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods, including illegal drugs and other contraband.

Annual base salary ranges from $40,332 to $109,952 depending on grade and location, with an additional locality pay adjustment. Newly appointed officers may receive up to a $15,000 incentive per year for a three‑year (or four‑year for some locations) service contract in selected duty locations.

Health, dental, and vision insurance; annual and sick leave;
Thrift Savings Plan retirement plan similar to 401(k) and THRIFT; overtime pay available up to $45,000.

• Arizona:
  Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis
• California:
  Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate
• Hawaii:
  Honolulu
• Maine:
  Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro
• Michigan:
  Detroit, Port Huron, Sault Sainte Marie
• Minnesota:
  Grand Portage, International Falls
• Montana:
  Raymond, Sweetgrass
• New York:
  Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River
• North Dakota:
  Dunseith, Portal, Pembina
• Vermont:
  Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, Richford
• Washington:
  Blaine, Oroville, Sumas
• Florida:
  Key West, Miami, Orlando
• Texas:
  Brownsville, Dallas, Del Rio, El Paso, Hidalgo, Laredo, Presidio, Progreso, Houston

• GS‑5 – Minimum of 3 years full‑time general work experience or a bachelor’s degree or a combination of both.
• GS‑7 – Minimum of 1 year specialized full‑time work experience performing inspections, or a bachelor’s degree with a GPA ≥3.0 or one year graduate‑level education, or a combination of specialized experience and graduate education.
• Prior law enforcement or military law‑enforcement experience may qualify for GS‑9. Refer to the GS‑9 JOA on USAJOBS.
• U.S. citizen with at least three years of primary U.S. residency.
• Must be 40 years of age or younger by the date of selection (unless exempt by military or federal civilian law‑enforcement service).
• May be eligible for Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) if otherwise disqualified.

• Completed pre‑academy orientation (~2 weeks) at the home port and 101‑day CBP Field Operations Academy at FLETC.
• Completion of an online Spanish training program for southern border, Miami or Puerto Rico duty locations.
• Successful CBPO entrance examination.

CBP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Veterans may be eligible for VRA.