Entry-Level Border Protection Officer – Federal Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time roles across the United States. You will enforce customs, immigration, and trade laws while inspecting individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility and prevent illegal entry and smuggling.

The agency offers base pay across GS-5 to GS-12 with potential overtime and a retirement plan, plus recruitment incentives for prioritized locations. Positions require U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent combination of experience as required for GS-5/7/9.
• Specialized experience in inspections, enforcement, or related duties per grade requirements.
• Citizenship and residency prerequisites for CBP positions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Law enforcement procedures

Risk assessment

Detainment & arrest

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education substitutions allowed

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time roles across the United States. You will enforce customs, immigration, and trade laws while inspecting individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility and prevent illegal entry and smuggling.

The agency offers base pay across GS-5 to GS-12 with potential overtime and a retirement plan, plus recruitment incentives for prioritized locations. Positions require U.S.