Launch Your Federal Border Officer Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the United States is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS levels. The role offers base pay, federal retirement benefits, and incentive options while ensuring border security and regulatory enforcement.

Eligible candidates may begin at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with clear advancement paths. The position emphasizes inspections, eligibility determinations, and risk-based screening to prevent illegal entry and contraband.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or higher degree.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP laws

Inspections

Detentions

Risk assessment

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the United States is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS levels. The role offers base pay, federal retirement benefits, and incentive options while ensuring border security and regulatory enforcement.

Eligible candidates may begin at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with clear advancement paths. The position emphasizes inspections, eligibility determinations, and risk-based screening to prevent illegal entry and contraband.