Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across the United States. This federal role offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong job security in a premier law enforcement career.

Assignments include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting travelers and cargo, and ensuring lawful entry. Incentives of up to $15,000 per year with multi-year service contracts are available.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 requirements include either general or specialized experience or a 4-year degree.
• KSAOs cover CBP laws, regulations, and enforcement procedures.
• Citizenship, residency, and age requirements are specified for federal service.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances at ports of entry.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband and drugs.

Skills

CBP regulations knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Rapid decision making

Import/export control

Inspection capability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across the United States. This federal role offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong job security in a premier law enforcement career.

Assignments include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting travelers and cargo, and ensuring lawful entry. Incentives of up to $15,000 per year with multi-year service contracts are available.