Entry-Level Federal Border Protection Officer

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple GS grades. The role covers enforcing border, immigration, trade and agricultural laws, with opportunities for advancement and federal benefits.

Base pay ranges broadly by grade ($41,863–$127,464 annually) plus overtime, federal benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan. Prioritized locations offer incentives up to $15,000 per year with service contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience: a minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 or equivalent; ability to meet and deal with people.
• Education substitution: a conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study.
• Combination of Experience and Education: blend of experience and education as evaluated by resume/transcripts.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple GS grades. The role covers enforcing border, immigration, trade and agricultural laws, with opportunities for advancement and federal benefits.

Base pay ranges broadly by grade ($41,863–$127,464 annually) plus overtime, federal benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan. Prioritized locations offer incentives up to $15,000 per year with service contracts.