Border Protection Officer - Federal Law Enforcement

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in full-time and contract roles. The selection levels range from GS-5 to GS-9 with promotion paths to GS-11/GS-12 and offer competitive pay with overtime opportunities.

Duty stations across the United States are listed, with incentives for prioritized locations and a robust benefits package including health and retirement plans. Applicants must meet federal requirements and training precedents.

Qualifications

• Experience or education requirements for GS-5/7/9 as described in the announcement.
• Ability to perform inspections and apply laws at borders.
• Knowledge of CBP procedures and federal law enforcement standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of persons, documents, or goods.
• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband and drugs.

Skills

Inspection techniques

Decision making

Risk assessment

Law enforcement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in full-time and contract roles. The selection levels range from GS-5 to GS-9 with promotion paths to GS-11/GS-12 and offer competitive pay with overtime opportunities.

Duty stations across the United States are listed, with incentives for prioritized locations and a robust benefits package including health and retirement plans. Applicants must meet federal requirements and training precedents.