Customs and Border Protection Officer
Company: US Customs & Border Protection
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested
in a career in law enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work
with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose
camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily
mission protecting America.If you are looking for a rewarding
career with great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time
to make your move.As a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO)
you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect
the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit
activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a
CBP Officer makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law
Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.Typical activities
include:
- Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and
regulations.
- Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
- Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
- Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the
United States.
- Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited
goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.Duty
Locations - Incentives available for some locationsYou will be
asked to provide your preference for one of the following
mission-critical locations: Lukeville, Nogales, and San Luis, AZ;
Calexico, Los Angeles, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, and San Ysidro,
CA; Washington, D.C.; Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA; Honolulu, HI;
Detroit, MI; International Falls, MN; Newark, NJ; Alexandria Bay,
Buffalo, Champlain, and Queens, NY; Dunseith, Pembina, and Portal,
ND; El Paso, TX; Richford, VT; Blaine and Seattle, WA.The
preference locations listed above are expected to have vacancies
available in the future, however, if the duty locations do not have
vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a
duty location in another geographic location within the United
States. Locations offered are based on operational and mission
requirements, and critical agency hiring needs for entry level CBP
Officers as determined by the CBP Office of Field Operations.Salary
and Benefits - and Location IncentivesSalary for newly appointed
GL-5 and GL-7 grade level CBP Officers varies from $39,576-$108,733
per year. A fully trained CBP Officer is eligible for up to $45,000
in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary. These positions
will be filled at the entry level grade of GS-5 or GS-7, and grade
level eligibility and salaries vary depending upon background,
including experience and education, and duty location of the
opportunity.This is a career ladder position with a grade level
progression of GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be
eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without
re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade
level. Promotions are at the discretion of the agency.All agents
receive the full package of federal employment benefits that
include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick
leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a
retirement plan akin to a traditional 401(k) offering.*** LOCATION
INCENTIVES: If you accept one of the duty locations listed below,
you may be eligible to receive an additional 15%-25% of your salary
each year for the first three (3) years of employment in addition
to any overtime pay. If you accept the duty location of San
Francisco, you may be eligible to receive an additional 25% of your
salary each year for the first four (4) years of employment in
addition to any overtime pay. These incentives only apply to new
federal employees and are dependent upon the availability of
funds.Duty locations offering 25% recruitment incentives: Calexico,
Otay Mesa, San Francisco, and San Ysidro, CA; Dunseith and Pembina,
NDDuty locations offering 15% recruitment incentives: Portal,
NDQualificationsYou qualify for the GS-5 grade level if you possess
one of the following:Experience: A minimum of three (3) years
full-time general work experience that demonstrates the ability to
meet and deal with people and the ability to learn and be able to
apply what you have learned; OREducation Substitution: A bachelor's
degree or successful completion of a full four (4)-year course of
study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university; OR will receive a bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university within nine (9)
months from the closing date of this announcement and will upload
all official or unofficial transcripts before the closing date of
this announcement; ORCombination of Experience and Education: A
combination of successfully completed college education AND general
work experience. This will be calculated using your resume and
official or unofficial college transcripts submitted with your
application.You qualify for the GS-7 grade level if you possess one
of the following:Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of
specialized full-time work experience equivalent to at least the
next lower grade level that entails performance of duties in
inspections work at borders, seaports, airports, or other ports of
entry and/or work involving preliminary screening of persons for
entry and immigration status, or compliance/regulatory work;
OREducation Substitution: A bachelor's degree with Superior
Academic Achievement based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point
average (3.0 or higher), or (3) honor society membership; OR one
(1) full year of graduate level education in a field of study
related to law enforcement (e.g., criminology, criminal justice,
law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, corrections and
rehabilitation, justice studies, homeland security, forensic
technology and forensic psychology) from an accredited college or
university; OR will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior
Academic Achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level in a
field of study related to law enforcement (listed above) from an
accredited college or university within nine (9) months from the
closing date of this announcement; ORCombination of Experience and
Education: A combination of specialized work experience equivalent
to the next lower grade level AND graduate level education
completed in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g.,
criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, courts and judicial
systems, corrections and rehabilitation, justice studies, homeland
security, forensic technology, and forensic psychology) from an
accredited college or university. This will be calculated using
your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with
your application.Other RequirementsCitizenship: You must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this position.Residency: You must have had
primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under
international law) for at least three of the last five years.Age
Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position
is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates
must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position
before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department
of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not
apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a
federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by
Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).Veterans'
Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service
Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does
not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.Formal Training:
You will be required to complete a paid pre-academy orientation for
approximately 2 weeks at your home port. You will then attend a
101-day training program-CBP Field Operations Academy-conducted at
the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) located in
Glynco, GA. This training consists of basic law enforcement skills,
immigration laws, firearms training, examination of
cargo/bags/merchandise, physical fitness, etc. Candidates assigned
to the southern border, Miami or Puerto Rico duty locations must
attend and pass an online Spanish training program which will be
completed at their home port. Successful completion of the Academy
is required for this position.How to ApplyClick the Apply button on
this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. For
Position of Interest select Customs and Border Protection
Officer.You will then beprovided a link to USAJOBS, the Federal
Government's official employment site to complete your application.
Be certain to review ALL details of the job opening announcement
and follow all instructions in the application process, including
items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated
based on your resume, supporting documents and the CBP Officer
Entrance Examination. If you have questions about the application
process, contact a recruiter through the Office of Field Operations
careers page.
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