Entry-Level Border Security Officer

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time postings across the United States, including California duty locations. These positions correspond to GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades and offer a clear path for advancement.

Starting salaries vary by grade with base pay from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus up to $45,000 overtime. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year are offered with multi-year contracts and prioritized duty

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience or education substitution as described in the posting.
• Combination of experience and education can qualify for the grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine eligibility of entrants into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws

Law enforcement procedures

Decision making

Imports control

Primary inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time postings across the United States, including California duty locations. These positions correspond to GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades and offer a clear path for advancement.

Starting salaries vary by grade with base pay from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus up to $45,000 overtime. Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year are offered with multi-year contracts and prioritized duty