Customs & Border Protection Officer – Secure Borders & OT Eligible

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Overtime pay

Incentives

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders and enforce laws governing travel, trade, and security.

The role prioritizes inspections, risk assessment, and interagency collaboration across ports of entry. New hires may be eligible for substantial overtime pay (up to $45,000) in addition to starting salary, along with health, leave benefits, and enrollment in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• Conferred bachelor's degree or completion of a full 4-year course of study.
• Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (SAA) based on class standing and GPA.
• Master's degree or two or more years of graduate education beyond the first 18 semester hours.
• Residency eligibility and U.S. citizenship requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at ports of entry and during screenings.
• Detain violators and, when appropriate, arrest suspects.
• Assess risks and threats using CBP procedures and intelligence insights.
• Participate in required training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).
• Contribute to preventing smuggling, fraud, and unlawful trade or travel.
• Conduct inspections and interviews to determine admissibility of persons and goods.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree with SAA

Master's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders and enforce laws governing travel, trade, and security.

The role prioritizes inspections, risk assessment, and interagency collaboration across ports of entry. New hires may be eligible for substantial overtime pay (up to $45,000) in addition to starting salary, along with health, leave benefits, and enrollment in the Thrift Savings Plan.