Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) - Entry Level New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: June 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) NEW RECRUITMENT
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 (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) 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 (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 will be offered up
to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a four-year service contract,
in the following locations:
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:
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.
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 .
click apply for full job details
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