Border Protection Officer: Inspections & Enforcement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous annual leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels. The job involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry.

Salary ranges vary by grade with potential overtime and benefits; recruitment incentives can be up to $15,000 per year at prioritized locations, with a three- or four-year service contract.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a conferred bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or a combination.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate degree or a combination.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP regulations knowledge

Law enforcement skills

Judgment & decision-making

Interrogation techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree (Master's or higher)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels. The job involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry.

Salary ranges vary by grade with potential overtime and benefits; recruitment incentives can be up to $15,000 per year at prioritized locations, with a three- or four-year service contract.