Border Protection Officer — Frontline Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Lake San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce immigration, customs and agriculture laws at points of entry.

The role includes inspections, admissibility decisions and preventing illegal entry, with clear opportunities for career progression and federal benefits. Eligible candidates may qualify at GS-5/7/9 levels with retention incentives and annual overtime pay.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate degree.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling; support enforcement.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Observation & questioning

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce immigration, customs and agriculture laws at points of entry.

The role includes inspections, admissibility decisions and preventing illegal entry, with clear opportunities for career progression and federal benefits. Eligible candidates may qualify at GS-5/7/9 levels with retention incentives and annual overtime pay.