Border Protection Officer: Enforce Borders & Secure Travel

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Forest Dale (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Leave benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs to enforce customs, immigration, and related laws at border entry points. You will conduct inspections, interview individuals, and apply safety and security procedures as part of a federal law enforcement team.

New officers receive formal training and may operate at various locations nationwide, with benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and potential incentives based on duty location and service commitment.

Qualifications

• Education/degree eligibility for CBPO positions.
• Graduate education options per qualification levels.
• Eligibility considerations including residency and veterans preferences.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for compliance and risk.
• Conduct inspections at borders, seaports, airports, and entry points.
• Detain violators and arrest when necessary using proper procedures.
• Apply intelligence methods and perform risk assessments for national security.

Skills

Enforcing laws and regulations

Inspecting individuals and conveyances

Risk assessment for national security

Interviewing suspects

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Graduate-level education (18+ semester hours)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring CBPOs to enforce customs, immigration, and related laws at border entry points. You will conduct inspections, interview individuals, and apply safety and security procedures as part of a federal law enforcement team.

New officers receive formal training and may operate at various locations nationwide, with benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and potential incentives based on duty location and service commitment.