Border Protection Officer — Federal Law Enforcement

Customs and Border Protection; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce.

The role involves inspecting individuals and conveyances, enforcing immigration, customs, and agricultural laws, and determining admissibility for entry to the United States. Positions range from entry to mid-level, with education or experience qualifying, and offer competitive base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives.

Qualifications

• GS-5: Education substitution allowed: conferred bachelor’s degree or completion of full 4-year course of study.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• GS-9: 1 year of specialized experience or graduate-level education; knowledge of CBP processes and law enforcement procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce.

The role involves inspecting individuals and conveyances, enforcing immigration, customs, and agricultural laws, and determining admissibility for entry to the United States. Positions range from entry to mid-level, with education or experience qualifying, and offer competitive base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives.