Elite Border Protection Officer: Enforce, Inspect, Protect

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Andrade (CA); On-site; USD 63,431 - 127,464; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers a career in law enforcement with an elite team of professionals within the Department of Homeland Security.

Applicants can expect competitive pay, strong benefits, and job stability as they contribute to protecting American interests and securing the nation. Newly appointed CBPOs (GS‑9) earn an annual base salary ranging from $63,431 to $127,464, with locality pay varying by duty location.

Qualifications

• GS‑9 grade level eligibility can be achieved through experience, education, or a combination.
• A master’s degree, two or more years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B., or J.D. from an accredited institution.
• Combination of specialized experience AND successfully completed graduate‑level education, determined from resume and transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Facilitating 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 the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Skills

Detaining suspects

Arrest procedures

Regulatory enforcement

Risk assessment

Interviews / questioning

Education

Master’s degree or higher

LL.B. or J.D.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers a career in law enforcement with an elite team of professionals within the Department of Homeland Security.

Applicants can expect competitive pay, strong benefits, and job stability as they contribute to protecting American interests and securing the nation. Newly appointed CBPOs (GS‑9) earn an annual base salary ranging from $63,431 to $127,464, with locality pay varying by duty location.