United States Customs and Border Protection Officer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Oakland, CA
2 days ago
$40,332 - $109,952
Job Description
Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you'll protect American interests and secure our nation. Enjoy a rewarding career with great pay, comprehensive benefits, and significant promotion potential in a vital law enforcement role.
Key Responsibilities
Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
Conducting inspections of individuals and vehicles
Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the U.S.
Preventing illegal entry and smuggling
Required Qualifications
U.S. citizenship
Residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
Must be referred before turning 40 (some exceptions apply)
Three years of general work experience OR a bachelor's degree OR a combination of both for GS-5
One year of specialized experience OR a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement OR a combination for GS-7
Preferred Qualifications
Prior law enforcement experience
Military law enforcement experience
Benefits & Perks
Health, dental, and vision insuranceSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanUp to $45,000 in annual overtime payRecruitment incentives of 10–25% for eligible locations