Entry-Level Federal Border Protection Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The agency offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and retention incentives. Roles include enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, with postings across prioritized duty locations.

Salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year with potential overtime and a Thrift Savings Plan; recruitment incentives up to $15,000 annually may apply for chosen locations, under a multi-year contract.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires either 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances; determine admissibility to the United States.
• Detain or arrest as needed and enforce related laws and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Risk assessment

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The agency offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and retention incentives. Roles include enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, with postings across prioritized duty locations.

Salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year with potential overtime and a Thrift Savings Plan; recruitment incentives up to $15,000 annually may apply for chosen locations, under a multi-year contract.