Border Protection Officer: Enforce, Inspect and Secure Borders

Jobtome; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS grades. The role includes enforcing border laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility, with competitive federal benefits and career stability.

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year are available for prioritized locations under a multi-year contract. Base salaries vary by grade and include overtime potential for fully trained officers.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience or a Bachelor’s degree substitution.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education, or a combination.
• GS-9 requires a combination of experience and education or relevant advanced degrees.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Inspecting persons

Admissibility determinations

Decision making under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS grades. The role includes enforcing border laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility, with competitive federal benefits and career stability.

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year are available for prioritized locations under a multi-year contract. Base salaries vary by grade and include overtime potential for fully trained officers.