Border Security & Trade Inspector

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Comprehensive federal benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-11/12.

Starting salaries vary by grade, complemented by generous federal benefits and possible overtime pay. Selected officers may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 annually for prioritized locations, with contracts spanning three to four years.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 qualifications include 3 years general experience or 1 year at the prior grade, or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Combination of experience and education is acceptable for GS-5/7/9 levels
• EducSubstitution: a conferred bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances
• Determine admissibility of entry into the United States
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling

Skills

CBP laws & regulations

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment & decision making

Inspection techniques

Interviews & questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-11/12.

Starting salaries vary by grade, complemented by generous federal benefits and possible overtime pay. Selected officers may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 annually for prioritized locations, with contracts spanning three to four years.