Federal Border Protection Officer – Entry Level

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, other insurance plans

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous leave program

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine admissibility for entry into the United States.

The role offers federal benefits, opportunities for advancement, and competitive pay scales. Positions start at GS-5 to GS-9 with potential promotion to GS-11/12; recruitment incentives exist for prioritized duty locations.

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 options; education substitution with high achievement.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regs.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

General experience

Specialized inspections experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine admissibility for entry into the United States.

The role offers federal benefits, opportunities for advancement, and competitive pay scales. Positions start at GS-5 to GS-9 with potential promotion to GS-11/12; recruitment incentives exist for prioritized duty locations.