Entry-Level Border Security & Customs Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

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

The role offers entry to mid-level positions with opportunities across GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades, along with comprehensive federal benefits. Salary ranges vary by grade, with overtime eligible and a range of recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year for prioritized locations.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 qualifications based on experience or education as described in the announcement.
• A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People handling

Public safety

Quick decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year degree

Job description

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

The role offers entry to mid-level positions with opportunities across GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades, along with comprehensive federal benefits. Salary ranges vary by grade, with overtime eligible and a range of recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year for prioritized locations.