Border Protection Officer | Federal Law Enforcement

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in the United States. The CBPO role encompasses enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and ensuring the legitimate flow of travel and trade.

This federal position offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and potential recruitment incentives. Selections include GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-11/12.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 qualification levels and eligibility criteria.
• General experience or education substitutions for CBPO.
• Combination of experience and education as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility and compliance.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Determine entry eligibility for individuals into the United States.
• Prevent smuggling and illicit movement of people and contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Judgment under pressure

Interviews & questioning

Inspection expertise

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in the United States. The CBPO role encompasses enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and ensuring the legitimate flow of travel and trade.

This federal position offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and potential recruitment incentives. Selections include GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-11/12.