Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Overtime pay

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple GS grades. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and related laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining entry admissibility.

Officers receive competitive base pay plus benefits and overtime potential. Recruitment incentives may apply, with prioritized locations offering additional annual bonuses under a multi-location plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience or 1 year equivalent to GS-4.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or higher education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience at next lower grade or advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances for admissibility and compliance.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Law enforcement procedures

Interviewing & inspection

Risk assessment

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple GS grades. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and related laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining entry admissibility.

Officers receive competitive base pay plus benefits and overtime potential. Recruitment incentives may apply, with prioritized locations offering additional annual bonuses under a multi-location plan.