Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Enforce Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and other insurance plans

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous leave and retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while safeguarding the nation's borders. Starting base pay varies by grade (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) with overtime potential and comprehensive federal benefits.

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year may be offered for prioritized duty locations, with a multi-year service commitment. Duty locations include several U.S.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience or advanced education or combination.
• GS-9: 1 year of specialized experience or advanced degree or combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility and compliance.
• Determine eligibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Reading laws

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while safeguarding the nation's borders. Starting base pay varies by grade (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) with overtime potential and comprehensive federal benefits.

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year may be offered for prioritized duty locations, with a multi-year service commitment. Duty locations include several U.S.