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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple duty locations. The posted roles span GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels with competitive base pay and extensive federal benefits.

Recruitment incentives up to 15,000 per year for prioritized locations apply, with a four-year contract option. Applicants must meet the grade requirements through education or experience, pass rigorous inspections work, and complete training at FLETC in GA.

Qualifications

• Experience meeting and dealing with people and the ability to learn and apply a body of facts (GS-5).
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study.
• Combination of general experience and education may qualify for GS-5/7/9 levels.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws and regulations

Primary inspections experience

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple duty locations. The posted roles span GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels with competitive base pay and extensive federal benefits.

Recruitment incentives up to 15,000 per year for prioritized locations apply, with a four-year contract option. Applicants must meet the grade requirements through education or experience, pass rigorous inspections work, and complete training at FLETC in GA.