Entry-Level Border Protection Officer — Protect & Serve

Jobtome; Rancho San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Annual and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to protect the nation’s borders.

You will perform inspections, enforce customs, immigration and agricultural laws, decide on admissibility, and help ensure secure travel and trade while supporting a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role includes competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans with Thrift Savings.

Qualifications

• KGSAOs include CBP laws, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments and decisions.
• Ability to conduct inspections and enforce immigration, customs and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine eligibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling.
• Promote lawful travel and trade across borders.

Skills

Judgment & decision making

Interviews & questioning

Observation skills

Criminal law understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

1 year specialized experience (GS-7) or graduate education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to protect the nation’s borders.

You will perform inspections, enforce customs, immigration and agricultural laws, decide on admissibility, and help ensure secure travel and trade while supporting a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role includes competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans with Thrift Savings.