Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and goods, and deciding admissibility for entry into the United States.

Salaries vary by grade (GS‑5/GS‑7/GS‑9) with potential overtime and generous federal benefits. Recruitment incentives may apply, with locations prioritized across several states, including California.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills for public-facing role.
• Ability to learn and apply federal regulations.

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 the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

People skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and goods, and deciding admissibility for entry into the United States.

Salaries vary by grade (GS‑5/GS‑7/GS‑9) with potential overtime and generous federal benefits. Recruitment incentives may apply, with locations prioritized across several states, including California.