Border Protection Officer - Enforce Law, Secure Borders & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Belvidere (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $45,000 overtime pay

Health, dental, and other insurance

Thrift Savings Plan retirement

$15,000 incentive per year (three- to四

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce laws at points of entry and safeguard the nation's borders. The role emphasizes inspections, risk assessment, and enforcement across immigration, trade, and agriculture controls.

The position requires a conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent education, strong judgment, and integrity. Federal benefits and career development accompany the challenging responsibilities of this federal law

Qualifications

• A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree or higher, or two or more years of graduate education, may satisfy higher-level requirements.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations and procedures to enforce entry and immigration controls.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Performing document and goods inspections for compliance.
• Using observations and evidence to apply federal, state, or local laws.
• Conducting border inspections and preliminary screening for entry.
• Detaining or arresting violators when necessary.
• Applying risk assessments to identify potential threats to national security.
• Interviewing individuals to gather information for case action.

Skills

Judgment and decision making

Observational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Master's degree or higher, or 2+ years of graduate education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce laws at points of entry and safeguard the nation's borders. The role emphasizes inspections, risk assessment, and enforcement across immigration, trade, and agriculture controls.

The position requires a conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent education, strong judgment, and integrity. Federal benefits and career development accompany the challenging responsibilities of this federal law