Border Protection Officer: Enforce Trade, Travel & Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) across various duty locations in the United States. Includes competitive base pay, overtime potential, and robust federal benefits.

Recruitment incentives may apply for prioritized locations with multi-year service commitments. Starting salaries vary by grade, with additional incentives up to $15,000 annually for select duty locations.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires experience, or education substitution with a bachelor’s degree, or a combination of both.
• GS-7 requires specialized experience or advanced education (SAA) or equivalent.
• GS-9 allows for higher education or combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility and compliance.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry, smuggling, and prohibited goods.

Skills

Public safety experience

People interaction skills

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate education (GS-9 path)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) across various duty locations in the United States. Includes competitive base pay, overtime potential, and robust federal benefits.

Recruitment incentives may apply for prioritized locations with multi-year service commitments. Starting salaries vary by grade, with additional incentives up to $15,000 annually for select duty locations.