Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to safeguard the nation’s borders. Positions include entry and mid-level roles with career advancement potential and comprehensive federal benefits.

Applicants may qualify through education or public-safety experience, with multiple duty locations across the United States, including prioritized sites. Base pay varies by GS grade ($41,863–$127,464) with overtime eligibility up to $45,000.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4; education substitution: 4-year degree; or combination.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education; education substitution with SAA or GPA requirements.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next higher level; education substitution with master’s degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel and prevent illegal entry of people and contraband.

Skills

Public safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to safeguard the nation’s borders. Positions include entry and mid-level roles with career advancement potential and comprehensive federal benefits.

Applicants may qualify through education or public-safety experience, with multiple duty locations across the United States, including prioritized sites. Base pay varies by GS grade ($41,863–$127,464) with overtime eligibility up to $45,000.