Border Protection Officer: Inspect, Enforce & Protect

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join the federal law enforcement workforce. You will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture rules and contribute to secure borders and safe travel.

Positions are full-time at various GS levels with a strong emphasis on integrity, vigilance, and service. Recruitment incentives may apply based on location and contract terms.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet GS-5/7/9 requirements through experience or education.
• Education substitution: bachelor’s degree or higher; or graduate education.
• Combination of experience and education is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure legitimate trade and travel flows.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances as part of screening at entry points.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Law enforcement methods

Decision making under pressure

Imports/exports control

Inspection techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Graduate level education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join the federal law enforcement workforce. You will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture rules and contribute to secure borders and safe travel.

Positions are full-time at various GS levels with a strong emphasis on integrity, vigilance, and service. Recruitment incentives may apply based on location and contract terms.