Entry-Level Border Officer: Secure Borders & Serve Country

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and other insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual and sick leave

Retirement plan (ROTH 401(k) style)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) positions at GS-5/7/9 levels with promotion potential to GS-11/12. This federal role offers robust benefits, competitive base pay, and a clear career path in national security.

Duty locations include prioritized postings across several states; initial training at FLETC; requirements include citizenship, residency and education or experience. Eligible candidates may receive recruitment incentives.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience (1 year at GS-4) or a conferred bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate-level education or equivalent.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade or graduate degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility and compliance.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States and prevent illegal entry or smuggling.
• Assist in enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.

Education

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

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) positions at GS-5/7/9 levels with promotion potential to GS-11/12. This federal role offers robust benefits, competitive base pay, and a clear career path in national security.

Duty locations include prioritized postings across several states; initial training at FLETC; requirements include citizenship, residency and education or experience. Eligible candidates may receive recruitment incentives.