Border Protection Officer — Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Foster City (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 (CBPOs) to safeguard the nation’s borders.

Roles span enforcing immigration and trade laws, inspecting people and vehicles, and making admissibility determinations at entry points across the United States. Positions range from entry to mid-level with potential for promotion to higher grades, offering federal benefits, retirement plans, and incentive programs.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 grade qualifications with education or experience substitutions.
• Ability to meet and deal with people and apply a body of facts.
• Citizenship requirements and basic law enforcement prerequisites.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Border/immigration inspections

Threat assessment & risk analysis

Interviews & questioning

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to safeguard the nation’s borders.

Roles span enforcing immigration and trade laws, inspecting people and vehicles, and making admissibility determinations at entry points across the United States. Positions range from entry to mid-level with potential for promotion to higher grades, offering federal benefits, retirement plans, and incentive programs.