Customs & Border Protection Officer: Federal LEO Career

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is inviting qualified applicants to serve as a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO).

CBPOs enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws and conduct inspections to determine admissibility for entry into the United States. This is a full-time federal position with progression from GS-5 through GS-9, with potential to GS-11/GS-12 and various recruitment incentives and benefits.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience
• Promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12 depending on selection

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband

Skills

General experience requirements

Specialized experience (GS-7)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is inviting qualified applicants to serve as a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO).

CBPOs enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws and conduct inspections to determine admissibility for entry into the United States. This is a full-time federal position with progression from GS-5 through GS-9, with potential to GS-11/GS-12 and various recruitment incentives and benefits.