Border Security Officer: Inspect, Enforce & Protect

Customs and Border Protection; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is seeking a CBP Officer (CBPO) to join the federal law enforcement team. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility at U.S. borders.

Career paths span GS-5 to GS-9 with promotional potential and strong benefits. Positions offer competitive base pay, overtime possibilities, and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at borders and ports of entry.
• Determine admissibility of entrants and prevent illicit entries and contraband.

Skills

Public safety

Interviewing

Observation

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is seeking a CBP Officer (CBPO) to join the federal law enforcement team. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility at U.S. borders.

Career paths span GS-5 to GS-9 with promotional potential and strong benefits. Positions offer competitive base pay, overtime possibilities, and a Thrift Savings Plan.