Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Trade

Adzuna; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Overtime pay eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to safeguard the nation’s borders. The role covers enforcing immigration, customs, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining entry admissibility at various duty locations.

Officers receive competitive base pay, extensive federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives. Training and progression opportunities are established across GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in public safety or law enforcement settings is preferred.
• Ability to learn and apply a body of facts related to border security and inspections.
• Experience interacting with the public and applying regulations is valued.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances at points of entry.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry of people and contraband and combat smuggling.

Skills

General experience in public safety

Specialized inspections experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to safeguard the nation’s borders. The role covers enforcing immigration, customs, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining entry admissibility at various duty locations.

Officers receive competitive base pay, extensive federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives. Training and progression opportunities are established across GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels.