Frontline Border Protection Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Leave benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across several GS levels.

Join one of the world’s largest federal law enforcement agencies responsible for securing the nation’s borders from threats and illicit goods. Typical duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; conducting inspections; determining admissibility; and preventing illegal entry.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4; education substitution available.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education; or combination.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade or higher education.
• US citizenship and residency requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances to ensure compliance and safety.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband from crossing borders.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Inspection techniques

Risk assessment

Interviews & questioning

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across several GS levels.

Join one of the world’s largest federal law enforcement agencies responsible for securing the nation’s borders from threats and illicit goods. Typical duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; conducting inspections; determining admissibility; and preventing illegal entry.