Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time, entry- and mid-level roles across the United States, including California.

Positions span GS-5 to GS-9 with clear promotion potential and robust federal benefits. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and determining admissibility.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of general experience or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination.
• Eligibility for GS-7/GS-9 based on specialized experience or advanced education.
• Citizenship and residency requirements apply.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Decision making

Interviews & questioning

Surveillance & inspection

Legal enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time, entry- and mid-level roles across the United States, including California.

Positions span GS-5 to GS-9 with clear promotion potential and robust federal benefits. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and determining admissibility.