Entry-Level CBP Officer: Guard Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Bay Point (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) to help secure the nation’s borders. The role spans enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws while promoting safe travel and legitimate trade.

Officers operate at various duty locations nationwide, with sign-on incentives and retirement benefits. Entry and mid-level postings are available, with career stability and federal pay scales under GS guidelines.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or education substitution.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education alternatives.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or master’s degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and contraband smuggling.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to help secure the nation’s borders. The role spans enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws while promoting safe travel and legitimate trade.

Officers operate at various duty locations nationwide, with sign-on incentives and retirement benefits. Entry and mid-level postings are available, with career stability and federal pay scales under GS guidelines.