Border Protection Officer - Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Rainbow (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in multiple locations across the United States. The role offers a challenging career with strong job stability, competitive base pay, and federal benefits.

CBPOs enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections, determine admissibility, and work to prevent illegal entry and smuggling. Training is provided at FLETC after hire, with opportunities for advancement and incentive

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations and procedures to enforce entry and trade rules.
• Ability to enforce federal laws and perform border inspections.
• Ability to apply regulations to deter smuggling and illegal entry.
• Ability to evaluate documents and determine admissibility for entry.
• Ability to make quick, accurate enforcement decisions at ports of entry.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances as part of border control.
• Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband and prohibited goods.
• Conduct inspections and enforcement actions across designated duty locations.

Skills

CBP laws and regulations

Law enforcement procedures

Rapid judgment

Inspection of persons and goods

Detention and enforcement actions

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in multiple locations across the United States. The role offers a challenging career with strong job stability, competitive base pay, and federal benefits.

CBPOs enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections, determine admissibility, and work to prevent illegal entry and smuggling. Training is provided at FLETC after hire, with opportunities for advancement and incentive