Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

Customs and Border Protection; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Retirement plan (ROTH 401(k) style)

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles offer a challenging federal career with CBP, the nation’s border security agency. Hiring at GS-5, GS-7 or GS-9 grades with strong benefits and potential overtime incentives.

The agency also advertises recruitment incentives to attract qualified candidates. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting people and conveyances; determining admissibility and entry; and preventing smuggling of contraband.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a bachelor’s degree or 3 years of general experience.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or equivalent to the next lower grade level; includes inspections and assessment.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and enforcement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• 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 entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Skills

People interaction

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate-level education (1 year)

Job description

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles offer a challenging federal career with CBP, the nation’s border security agency. Hiring at GS-5, GS-7 or GS-9 grades with strong benefits and potential overtime incentives.

The agency also advertises recruitment incentives to attract qualified candidates. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting people and conveyances; determining admissibility and entry; and preventing smuggling of contraband.