Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring CBPOs to help secure the nation's borders. The role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility at entry points across the United States.

The agency offers stable federal employment, health and retirement benefits, and potential recruitment incentives. Positions span multiple duty locations with options for overtime and comprehensive leave programs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of general experience, with 1 year at GS-4 level or equivalent, or a Bachelor's degree as substitute for experience.
• Knowledge of CBP duties and processes, and ability to apply federal laws at the border.
• Eligibility for GS-5/7/9 grades based on experience or education combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel and prevent illegal entry and smuggling.

Skills

General experience

Specialized inspections experience

Ability to learn/apply laws

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring CBPOs to help secure the nation's borders. The role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility at entry points across the United States.

The agency offers stable federal employment, health and retirement benefits, and potential recruitment incentives. Positions span multiple duty locations with options for overtime and comprehensive leave programs.