Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders, Serve Country

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives up to 15k/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders. The role spans entry-level to mid-career positions with base pay and federal benefits, plus possible recruitment incentives.

Officers perform inspections, enforce immigration and trade regulations, and help prevent illegal entry and contraband. Relocation to prioritized locations offers substantial incentive options and long-term career stability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons, documents, and goods at ports of entry.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Deter illegal entry and contraband through examinations and enforcement actions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment under pressure

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders. The role spans entry-level to mid-career positions with base pay and federal benefits, plus possible recruitment incentives.

Officers perform inspections, enforce immigration and trade regulations, and help prevent illegal entry and contraband. Relocation to prioritized locations offers substantial incentive options and long-term career stability.