Border Protection Officer — Federal Law Enforcement Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 incentive per year

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). This federal role offers base pay across GS-5/7/9 grades, with potential promotions to GS-11/12.

A recruitment incentive up to $15,000/year applies with multi-year contracts, plus standard federal benefits and overtime opportunities. Positions require citizenship, residency, and suitability for law enforcement, with duty locations nationwide including CA, AZ, NM, and more.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4 level
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations;
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel;
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances;
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry;
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Skills

General experience

Law enforcement

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). This federal role offers base pay across GS-5/7/9 grades, with potential promotions to GS-11/12.

A recruitment incentive up to $15,000/year applies with multi-year contracts, plus standard federal benefits and overtime opportunities. Positions require citizenship, residency, and suitability for law enforcement, with duty locations nationwide including CA, AZ, NM, and more.