Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Enforce Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan (FERS)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs across several grades to enforce customs, immigration, and related laws, conduct inspections, and determine admissibility at the border. The role offers base pay with the potential for overtime and a structured benefits package, along with recruitment incentives for prioritized locations.

Positions require U.S. citizenship, residency for several years, and eligibility for federal law enforcement retirement.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 qualification path: education or 3+ years general experience with readiness for border duties.
• Experience and education substitutions allow entry to CBP roles at varied grades.
• Must meet citizenship, residency, and age requirements for federal service.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and related laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of people and conveyances to assess admissibility.
• Determine eligibility of individuals to enter the United States.
• Prevent smuggling and illegal entry while ensuring lawful travel and trade.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Judgment ability

Inspection skills

Law enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs across several grades to enforce customs, immigration, and related laws, conduct inspections, and determine admissibility at the border. The role offers base pay with the potential for overtime and a structured benefits package, along with recruitment incentives for prioritized locations.

Positions require U.S. citizenship, residency for several years, and eligibility for federal law enforcement retirement.