Border Protection Officer – Enforce Trade, Travel & Security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Jacumba Hot Springs (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at entry and mid-level grades. This federal role offers base pay at GS-5/7 with growth to GS-11/12, competitive benefits, and strong job stability.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States. Locations nationwide, with priority postings in California and other states.

Qualifications

• Experience requirements include general or specialized public safety, security, or law enforcement experience as applicable to GS-5 or GS-7 grade levels.
• Education substitution allows a conferred bachelor's degree for GS-5 eligibility.
• A combination of experience and education may be evaluated by the resume and transcripts.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at entry and mid-level grades. This federal role offers base pay at GS-5/7 with growth to GS-11/12, competitive benefits, and strong job stability.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States. Locations nationwide, with priority postings in California and other states.