Border Protection Officer: Enforce Immigration & Trade

Customs and Border Protection; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is seeking a CBPO to play a critical role in securing the nation’s borders. The role supports enforcement of immigration, customs, and agriculture laws, while ensuring lawful travel and trade flows and conducting inspections of people and cargo.

The position offers base pay with competitive federal benefits and may include recruitment incentives. Applicants should have relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree, with opportunities for advancement across GS levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in public safety or law enforcement settings.
• Ability to meet and deal with people and learn applicable facts or procedures.
• Combination of general experience and education can qualify for GS levels.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Public safety experience

Law enforcement knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is seeking a CBPO to play a critical role in securing the nation’s borders. The role supports enforcement of immigration, customs, and agriculture laws, while ensuring lawful travel and trade flows and conducting inspections of people and cargo.

The position offers base pay with competitive federal benefits and may include recruitment incentives. Applicants should have relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree, with opportunities for advancement across GS levels.