Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers to enforce border safety, inspect travelers and cargo, and uphold immigration and trade laws. This full-time federal role offers a base salary, overtime possibilities, and comprehensive benefits.

Recruitment incentives may apply based on location, with duty stations nationwide including Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, and more. Career stability and federal retirement benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor\'s degree or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate level education or a bachelor\'s degree with superior academic achievement.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or a master\'s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Citizenship and residency requirements apply for the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of persons, documents, or goods for law enforcement purposes.
• Detain suspected violators and enforce federal laws and regulations.
• Determine admissibility of entrants and assess risk at border entries.
• Prevent smuggling and illegal entry of people and contraband.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Law enforcement methods

Judgment & decision-making

Import/export control

Primary inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers to enforce border safety, inspect travelers and cargo, and uphold immigration and trade laws. This full-time federal role offers a base salary, overtime possibilities, and comprehensive benefits.

Recruitment incentives may apply based on location, with duty stations nationwide including Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, and more. Career stability and federal retirement benefits accompany the position.