Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join and secure the nation’s borders. Roles span enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Positions offer base pay at GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 with potential to GS-11/12, overtime up to $45,000, and strong benefits. Recruitment incentives exist for prioritized locations across multiple states.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4 OR a bachelor's degree.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education OR equivalent
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or master's/advanced degree OR combined education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at ports of entry.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Law enforcement

Decision making

Risk assessment

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join and secure the nation’s borders. Roles span enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Positions offer base pay at GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 with potential to GS-11/12, overtime up to $45,000, and strong benefits. Recruitment incentives exist for prioritized locations across multiple states.