Border Protection Officer: Frontline National Security

Customs and Border Protection; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Overtime pay program

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in the United States. This role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry.

Recruits may receive incentives and a strong benefits package as part of federal service. Salary ranges vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential for advancement to GS-12, plus overtime and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience performing inspections of persons, documents or goods for criminal activity or fraud.
• Familiarity with CBP laws, regulations, and enforcement procedures.
• Ability to evaluate evidence and determine compliance with entry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Inspecting individuals & conveyances

Legal/regulatory knowledge

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in the United States. This role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry.

Recruits may receive incentives and a strong benefits package as part of federal service. Salary ranges vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential for advancement to GS-12, plus overtime and retirement benefits.