Customs and Border Protection Officer - Entry Level
Company: Customs and Border Protection
Location: Laredo
Posted on: June 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) - New Hire Sign-On
and Retention Incentives
NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!
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.
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES - SEE SALARY SECTION
BELOW
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:
Duty Locations - Incentives available for some
locations
You will be asked to provide your preference for one of the
following mission-critical locations: Anchorage, AK; Douglas,
Lukeville, Nogales and San Luis, AZ; Calexico, Otay Mesa, San
Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CA; Washington, D.C.; Key West,
Miami, and Orlando, FL; Honolulu, HI; Chicago, IL; Calais,
Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, and Vanceboro,
ME; Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Ste Marie, MI; Grand Portage and
International Falls, MN; Raymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, and Wild
Horse, MT; Columbus and Santa Teresa, NM; Alexandria Bay,
Champlain, Massena, Trout River, and Buffalo, NY; Dunseith,
Pembina, and Portal, ND; Brownsville, Dallas, Del Rio, El Paso,
Hidalgo, Laredo, Presidio, Progreso, and Houston, TX; Beecher
Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, and Richford, VT;
Blaine, Oroville, and Sumas, WA.
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
Recruitment Incentive Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection
Officers will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a
three-year service contract, in the following locations:
Recruitment Incentive Newly appointed Customs and Border
Protection Officers will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per
year, for a four-year service contract, in the following locations:
Annual Base Salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies as follows:
Locality pay varies by duty location.
Note: A fully trained CBPO is eligible for up to $45,000 in
overtime pay in addition to the starting salary.
Grade level eligibility and salaries vary depending upon
background, including experience and education, and duty location
of the opportunity. This is a career ladder position with a grade
level progression of GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will
be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without
re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade
level. Promotions are at the discretion of the agency.
Officers are eligible to select from an array of federal employment
benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a
generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the
Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and
ROTH 401(k) offering.
Qualifications:
You qualify for the GS-5 grade level if you possess one of the
following:
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years full-time general work
experience that demonstrates the ability to meet and deal with
people and the ability to learn and be able to apply a body of
facts; OR
Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful
completion of a full four (4)-year course of study in any field
leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university; OR
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of
successfully completed college education AND general work
experience. This will be calculated using your resume and official
or unofficial college transcripts submitted with your
application.
You qualify for the GS-7 grade level if you possess one of the
following:
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of specialized full-time
work experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level
that includes:
OR for the GS-7 grade level:
Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree with Superior
Academic Achievement based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point
average (3.0 or higher), or (3) honor society membership; OR one
(1) full year of graduate-level education. This education must
demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do
the work; OR
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of
specialized work experience equivalent to the next lower grade
level AND graduate level education from an accredited college or
university. This will be calculated using your resume and official
or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
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: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this
position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency
(includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at
least three (3) of the last five (5) years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this
position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.
Candidates must be referred for selection to the Customs and Border
Protection Officer position before reaching their 40th birthday in
accordance with Department of Homeland Security 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).
Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an
excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age
restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference
eligible.
Formal Training: You will be required to complete a paid
pre-academy orientation for approximately two (2) weeks at your
home port. You will then attend a 101-day training program - CBP
Field Operations Academy - conducted at the Federal Law Enforcement
Training Center (FLETC) located in Glynco, GA. This training
consists of basic law enforcement skills, immigration laws,
firearms training, examination of cargo/bags/merchandise, physical
fitness, etc. Candidates assigned to the southern border, Miami, or
Puerto Rico duty locations must attend and pass an online Spanish
training program, which will be completed at their home port.
Successful completion of the Academy is required for this
position.
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 . click apply for full job
details
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