Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Enforce Law

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers safeguard the nation’s borders and uphold immigration and trade laws. This agency offers career stability, extensive federal benefits, and a clear progression from entry-level to mid-career roles across multiple duty locations.

New hires may be eligible for recruitment incentives and a retirement plan with Thrift Savings. Duties include inspections, eligibility determinations, and preventing illegal activities at ports of entry.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4, or equivalent education.
• Education substitution allows a conferred bachelor's degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education.
• Citizenship and residency requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

People interaction

Inspection experience

Law enforcement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers safeguard the nation’s borders and uphold immigration and trade laws. This agency offers career stability, extensive federal benefits, and a clear progression from entry-level to mid-career roles across multiple duty locations.

New hires may be eligible for recruitment incentives and a retirement plan with Thrift Savings. Duties include inspections, eligibility determinations, and preventing illegal activities at ports of entry.