Border Protection Officer: Inspect, Enforce & Protect

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applications for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO). You will serve as part of a federal law enforcement team protecting the nation\'s borders and enforcing customs and immigration laws.

Salary at the GS-5 to GS-12 levels ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with potential overtime and broad benefits. Prioritized locations offer recruitment incentives up to $15,000 annually. Duty locations include CA, AZ, and more across the U.S.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years of general experience OR education substitution OR combination of both.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree

1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applications for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO). You will serve as part of a federal law enforcement team protecting the nation\'s borders and enforcing customs and immigration laws.

Salary at the GS-5 to GS-12 levels ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with potential overtime and broad benefits. Prioritized locations offer recruitment incentives up to $15,000 annually. Duty locations include CA, AZ, and more across the U.S.