Entry-Level Border Protection Officer — Secure Borders, Serve Country

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive payments up to $15,000 per/‏

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Job summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hires Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) nationwide in the United States.

This federal law enforcement career offers stability, ongoing training, and a generous benefits package, including the Thrift Savings Plan. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor's degree.
• Education substitution: conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify for GS-5/7/9.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

Laws and regulations enforcement

Inspection and screening

Judgment and decision-making

Arrest and detention procedures

Border security procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hires Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) nationwide in the United States.

This federal law enforcement career offers stability, ongoing training, and a generous benefits package, including the Thrift Savings Plan. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry.