Border Protection Officer — Elite Federal LEO

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Lyndon (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join a federal law enforcement team dedicated to securing the nation’s borders and enforcing customs, immigration and agriculture regulations. The role involves inspecting people and goods, enforcing trade and travel rules, and conducting risk-based assessments at ports of entry.

New officers receive formal training and can be eligible for extensive benefits including health and retirement programs;

Qualifications

• Experience or education in public safety, security, or law enforcement.
• Ability to enforce laws and regulations across multiple agencies.
• Strong interviewing, documentation and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Overseeing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances for compliance and safety.
• Performing inspections of documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud, or illegal operations.
• Detaining violators and making arrests when required and within legal protocols.
• Enforcing laws related to importing, exporting, and international shipping to and from the United States.
• Applying laws and regulations to assess risk and national security concerns.
• Providing information and interviews in law enforcement capacity to determine course of action.

Skills

Public safety experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Bachelor's with higher education/SA A

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join a federal law enforcement team dedicated to securing the nation’s borders and enforcing customs, immigration and agriculture regulations. The role involves inspecting people and goods, enforcing trade and travel rules, and conducting risk-based assessments at ports of entry.

New officers receive formal training and can be eligible for extensive benefits including health and retirement programs;