Launch Your Career as a Border Protection Officer

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations across U.S. ports of entry.

Positions span entry to mid-level grades with strong promotion potential and federal benefits. Base salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 annually, with overtime pay and a robust benefits package. Priority locations include several California entries with recruitment incentives and long-term service

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Federal law enforcement knowledge

Interviewing techniques

Observation and inspection

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

None

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations across U.S. ports of entry.

Positions span entry to mid-level grades with strong promotion potential and federal benefits. Base salaries range from $41,863 to $127,464 annually, with overtime pay and a robust benefits package. Priority locations include several California entries with recruitment incentives and long-term service