U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Customs and Border Protection Officer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Westminster, California, us, 92684
Customs and Border Protection Officer U.S. Customs and Border Protection•Westminster, CA, United States
Job Overview U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers an opportunity to work as a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) within the Department of Homeland Security. The role protects American interests, secures borders, deters illicit activity, and enhances economic prosperity.
Responsibilities
Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
Facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
Prevent illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods, including smuggling of drugs and contraband.
Duty Locations Preferred duty locations may include Anchorage, AK; Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales and San Luis, AZ; Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CA; Washington, D.C.; Key West, Miami, and Orlando, FL; Honolulu, HI; Chicago, IL; and many others. Availability depends on operational needs.
Salary & Incentives Recruitment Incentives up to $15,000 per year for up to 4-year service contracts in selected locations such as Arizona (Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis), California (Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate), Hawaii (Honolulu), Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New York, North Dakota, Vermont, Washington.
Annual base salary for newly appointed CBPOs (GS-5 and GS-7) ranges from $40,332 to $109,952 per year, with locality pay and additional overtime up to $45,000.
Benefits
Health, dental and other insurance plans.
Generous annual and sick leave program.
Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.
Career ladder position with progression from GS-5 to GS-12.
Qualifications GS-5:
Minimum of 3 years full‑time general work experience or a bachelor’s degree, or a combination of both.
GS-7:
Minimum of 1 year specialized full‑time experience or a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement (GPA 3.0+), or a combination.
Previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience may qualify for GS-9.
Other requirements: U.S. citizenship; primary U.S. residency for at least 3 of last 5 years; age restriction before 40, with exceptions for veterans and federal civilian law enforcement; Veterans’ Preference and VRA.
Formal Training
Two‑week paid pre‑academy orientation at home port.
101‑day CBP Field Operations Academy at FLETC.
Spanish training for southern border, Miami, or Puerto Rico duty locations.
How to Apply Click the “Apply” button on this site. Follow the link to the CBP Talent Network, select “Customs and Border Protection Officer,” and then complete the application on USAJOBS with required documents. Subscribing to the CBP Talent Network provides updates and webinars.
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Job Overview U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers an opportunity to work as a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) within the Department of Homeland Security. The role protects American interests, secures borders, deters illicit activity, and enhances economic prosperity.
Responsibilities
Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
Facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
Prevent illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods, including smuggling of drugs and contraband.
Duty Locations Preferred duty locations may include Anchorage, AK; Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales and San Luis, AZ; Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CA; Washington, D.C.; Key West, Miami, and Orlando, FL; Honolulu, HI; Chicago, IL; and many others. Availability depends on operational needs.
Salary & Incentives Recruitment Incentives up to $15,000 per year for up to 4-year service contracts in selected locations such as Arizona (Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis), California (Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate), Hawaii (Honolulu), Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New York, North Dakota, Vermont, Washington.
Annual base salary for newly appointed CBPOs (GS-5 and GS-7) ranges from $40,332 to $109,952 per year, with locality pay and additional overtime up to $45,000.
Benefits
Health, dental and other insurance plans.
Generous annual and sick leave program.
Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.
Career ladder position with progression from GS-5 to GS-12.
Qualifications GS-5:
Minimum of 3 years full‑time general work experience or a bachelor’s degree, or a combination of both.
GS-7:
Minimum of 1 year specialized full‑time experience or a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement (GPA 3.0+), or a combination.
Previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience may qualify for GS-9.
Other requirements: U.S. citizenship; primary U.S. residency for at least 3 of last 5 years; age restriction before 40, with exceptions for veterans and federal civilian law enforcement; Veterans’ Preference and VRA.
Formal Training
Two‑week paid pre‑academy orientation at home port.
101‑day CBP Field Operations Academy at FLETC.
Spanish training for southern border, Miami, or Puerto Rico duty locations.
How to Apply Click the “Apply” button on this site. Follow the link to the CBP Talent Network, select “Customs and Border Protection Officer,” and then complete the application on USAJOBS with required documents. Subscribing to the CBP Talent Network provides updates and webinars.
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