Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple GS levels. Officers enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect entrants and goods, determine admissibility, and help ensure lawful trade and travel across U.S.

borders. With location-based recruitment incentives, strong benefits, and pathways for advancement, CBPO offers stability and service to the nation.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 or education substitution, or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires one year of specialized experience or graduate education; education substitution possible with GPA/SAA or master's degree.
• GS-9 requires one year of specialized experience or eligible graduate level education; combination options available.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons, documents, and goods at borders or ports of entry.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel and prevent smuggling.

Skills

Judgment & decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple GS levels. Officers enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect entrants and goods, determine admissibility, and help ensure lawful trade and travel across U.S.

borders. With location-based recruitment incentives, strong benefits, and pathways for advancement, CBPO offers stability and service to the nation.