Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO Career

Jobtome; Berkeley (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) across multiple GS levels. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and vehicles, and determining admissibility at points of entry.

Starting salaries vary by grade, with potential overtime pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Prioritized locations and recruitment incentives are offered, including annual incentives and multi-year service contracts.

Qualifications

• KSAOs include knowledge of CBP laws and regulations, and law enforcement procedures.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments and decisions.
• Experience with inspections and admissibility determinations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Control flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances; determine admissibility.

Skills

CBP procedures

Judgment and decision making

Interrogation and interviewing

Observation and questioning

Law enforcement skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple GS levels. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and vehicles, and determining admissibility at points of entry.

Starting salaries vary by grade, with potential overtime pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Prioritized locations and recruitment incentives are offered, including annual incentives and multi-year service contracts.