Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for full-time and contract opportunities.

This role encompasses enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining entry admissibility for individuals within the United States. The position offers a broad base pay scale ($41,863–$127,464 annually) with overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade, etc.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade level, etc.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws 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 illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

Federal law enforcement knowledge

Observation and decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for full-time and contract opportunities.

This role encompasses enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining entry admissibility for individuals within the United States. The position offers a broad base pay scale ($41,863–$127,464 annually) with overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.