Customs & Border Protection Officer – Overtime Eligible

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Discovery Bay (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a CBP Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at entry points and ports of entry. The role involves inspecting people and goods, applying regulations, and detaining violators when needed.

Formal training at FLETC and assignments across various locations are typical. Qualified candidates can have education or related public safety experience; training includes Spanish programs for some duty locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. This will be calculated using your resume and transcripts submitted with your application.
• A conferred bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (SAA), based on class standing and GPA, or one year of graduate study with related experience.
• A conferred master's degree or higher, or two or more years of graduate education beyond the first 18 semester hours; combination with experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances for entry eligibility and compliance.
• Conducting inspections to detect criminal activity, fraud, and illicit operations.
• Detaining suspected violators and making arrests when necessary.
• Conducting interviews as part of information gathering and enforcement decisions.

Skills

Law enforcement

Investigation

Public safety

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a CBP Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at entry points and ports of entry. The role involves inspecting people and goods, applying regulations, and detaining violators when needed.

Formal training at FLETC and assignments across various locations are typical. Qualified candidates can have education or related public safety experience; training includes Spanish programs for some duty locations.