Entry-Level Border Protection Officer (Federal LEO)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple GS grades.

Positions involve enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States. The role offers base pay at GS-5/7/9 levels with promotion potential to higher grades, overtime opportunities, and a broad benefits package including retirement and health plans.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires at least 1 year of specialized experience or graduate-level education or a combination thereof.
• GS-9 allows a combination of specialized experience and graduate education to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling.

Skills

People skills

Judgment

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple GS grades.

Positions involve enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States. The role offers base pay at GS-5/7/9 levels with promotion potential to higher grades, overtime opportunities, and a broad benefits package including retirement and health plans.