Border Protection Officer: Enforce Law, Secure Borders

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Highgate Springs (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health and other insurance plans

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Location incentives up to $15,000/year

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring CBPOs to enforce customs, immigration, and related laws across ports of entry in the United States. You will conduct inspections, assess risk, detain violators, and ensure compliance with import/export controls.

A strong background in law enforcement, analytical thinking, and clear interviewing skills is required. Positions are full-time with opportunities for overtime and comprehensive benefits including health plans and a retirement program.

Qualifications

• Conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree or higher or two years of graduate education with required experience.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and enforcement procedures.
• Residency and eligibility requirements for federal law enforcement positions.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to ensure compliance.
• Perform inspections and assess risk at borders, ports of entry, and travel hubs.
• Detain suspected violators and enforce import/export and related laws.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Judgment/decision making

Interviewing suspects

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (accredited college/university)

Master's degree or higher or graduate study with experience

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring CBPOs to enforce customs, immigration, and related laws across ports of entry in the United States. You will conduct inspections, assess risk, detain violators, and ensure compliance with import/export controls.

A strong background in law enforcement, analytical thinking, and clear interviewing skills is required. Positions are full-time with opportunities for overtime and comprehensive benefits including health plans and a retirement program.