Border Protection Officer — Secure Borders & Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified individuals for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles across multiple GS grades. Responsibilities include enforcing laws, inspecting individuals and cargo, and ensuring legitimate trade and travel.

Starting salaries vary by grade; opportunities for overtime, health and dental insurance, and a Thrift Savings Plan are included. Recruitment incentives exist for prioritized duty locations within the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 level or higher, involving interaction with people and ability to apply facts.
• Education substitution: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general experience AND college education.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified individuals for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles across multiple GS grades. Responsibilities include enforcing laws, inspecting individuals and cargo, and ensuring legitimate trade and travel.

Starting salaries vary by grade; opportunities for overtime, health and dental insurance, and a Thrift Savings Plan are included. Recruitment incentives exist for prioritized duty locations within the United States.