Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Enforce Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in locations across the United States, including Calexico, CA.

Roles span GS-5 to GS-9 with promotion potential to higher grades, offering competitive base pay, overtime, health and retirement benefits, and Thrift Savings Plan participation. Newly appointed CBPOs who select prioritized locations can receive incentives up to $15,000 per year with multi-year service contracts.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or higher graduate education.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP knowledge

Decision making under pressure

Inspection and observation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) in locations across the United States, including Calexico, CA.

Roles span GS-5 to GS-9 with promotion potential to higher grades, offering competitive base pay, overtime, health and retirement benefits, and Thrift Savings Plan participation. Newly appointed CBPOs who select prioritized locations can receive incentives up to $15,000 per year with multi-year service contracts.