Border Protection Officer: Enforce Law & Secure Borders

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in multiple grades. Positions cover enforcing customs, immigration and agriculture laws, and ensuring legitimate trade and travel.

Starting salaries vary by GS grade with overtime potential and full federal benefits. Incentives include location-based offers and a robust benefits package including health insurance, leave, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or combination qualifies for GS-5.
• Education substitution allowed for a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• Combination of experience and education acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Inspection techniques

Interviews & questioning

Risk assessment

Judgment & decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in multiple grades. Positions cover enforcing customs, immigration and agriculture laws, and ensuring legitimate trade and travel.

Starting salaries vary by GS grade with overtime potential and full federal benefits. Incentives include location-based offers and a robust benefits package including health insurance, leave, and retirement plans.