Entry-Level CBP Officer: Protect Borders & Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid annual leave

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for full-time, entry- to mid-level roles across locations in the United States.

Base salaries vary by grade from $41,863 to $127,464 per year with potential overtime up to $45,000 in addition to the starting pay. Recruitment incentives include up to $15,000 per year with multi-year service contracts, plus comprehensive health and retirement benefits such as the Thrift Savings Plan, generous leave,

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9/12 eligibility requires either 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent education/experience mix.
• Eligibility details include requirements on residency and citizenship for federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Assess risk and enforce flow of legitimate travel and trade.
• Conduct border inspections and apply federal law to prevent illegal entry and contraband.

Skills

Understanding of CBP laws and regs

Border inspection procedures

Decision making under pressure

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for full-time, entry- to mid-level roles across locations in the United States.

Base salaries vary by grade from $41,863 to $127,464 per year with potential overtime up to $45,000 in addition to the starting pay. Recruitment incentives include up to $15,000 per year with multi-year service contracts, plus comprehensive health and retirement benefits such as the Thrift Savings Plan, generous leave,