Federal Border Protection Officer: Enforce Borders & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce border laws and ensure the safety of the nation. This full-time federal position offers career progression from GS-5 to GS-9 with overtime potential and robust benefits.

Typical duties include inspections, determining admissibility, and safeguarding the integrity of travel and trade across U.S. borders. Housing priority locations and structured training are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. citizen.
• Residency: primary U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
• Age restrictions: under 40 at hire per policy.
• Completion of the CBP Officer basic training is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Decision making

Interrogation techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce border laws and ensure the safety of the nation. This full-time federal position offers career progression from GS-5 to GS-9 with overtime potential and robust benefits.

Typical duties include inspections, determining admissibility, and safeguarding the integrity of travel and trade across U.S. borders. Housing priority locations and structured training are part of the role.