Federal Border Protection Officer – Entry-Level LEO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). This federal role offers base pay at GS-5 to GS-9 levels with potential promotion to higher grades, plus benefits and retirement plans. Incentives may include recruitment bonuses and overtime pay.

Selected candidates can be assigned to prioritized locations and duty locations nationwide, with extensive responsibilities in enforcing laws and safeguarding the border.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor's degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education, or a combination of both.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education, or a combination of both.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry of people and contraband.

Skills

CBP regulations awareness

Inspection & questioning

Decision making under pressure

Risk assessment

Legal enforcement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). This federal role offers base pay at GS-5 to GS-9 levels with potential promotion to higher grades, plus benefits and retirement plans. Incentives may include recruitment bonuses and overtime pay.

Selected candidates can be assigned to prioritized locations and duty locations nationwide, with extensive responsibilities in enforcing laws and safeguarding the border.