Border Protection Officer — Guard Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at full-time and contract levels. This role supports border security and enforces customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while ensuring the lawful flow of travel and trade.

Training and federal benefits accompany base pay, with incentives mentioned for prioritized duty locations. GS-5/7/9 levels offer progression to higher grades, with comprehensive benefits including health, leave, and Thrift

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a 4-year course leading to a degree.
• GS-5/7/9 qualifications require experience or education as specified.
• U.S. citizenship and residency requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Risk assessment

Interview & screening

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4-year course

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at full-time and contract levels. This role supports border security and enforces customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while ensuring the lawful flow of travel and trade.

Training and federal benefits accompany base pay, with incentives mentioned for prioritized duty locations. GS-5/7/9 levels offer progression to higher grades, with comprehensive benefits including health, leave, and Thrift