Border Protection Officer – Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Newburg (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grades to help secure the nation’s borders. The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and incentives, with opportunities for advancement.

Key duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting people and conveyances; determining admissibility; and safeguarding travel and trade. Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and enforcement procedures.
• Ability to apply laws to determine admissibility and conduct inspections.
• Strong decision-making skills for high-stakes border enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to assess eligibility for entry.
• Determine admissibility and prevent illegal entry and smuggling.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws and regulations

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment and decision making

Import/export control

Primary inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grades to help secure the nation’s borders. The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and incentives, with opportunities for advancement.

Key duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting people and conveyances; determining admissibility; and safeguarding travel and trade. Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is provided.