Border Protection Officer: Federal LEO Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time, entry- to mid-level roles across several duty locations in the United States.

The role encompasses enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility of entrants. Starting salaries vary by grade, with the potential for overtime pay and comprehensive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• GS-7 requires specialized experience or graduate education as substitute, or a combination of both.
• GS-9 eligibility includes specialized experience and/or graduate level education beyond first 18 semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances at ports of entry.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Judgment and decision making

Interpersonal skills

Observational skills

Public safety mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate degree acceptable for higher grades

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time, entry- to mid-level roles across several duty locations in the United States.

The role encompasses enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility of entrants. Starting salaries vary by grade, with the potential for overtime pay and comprehensive federal benefits.