Border Protection Officer – Federal Law Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Richville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health, dental and other insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Incentives up to $15,000/year (3-year)

Incentives up to $15,000/year (4-year)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement cadre. You will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and goods, and support national security objectives.

This role requires a conferred bachelor's degree or higher education, strong analytical and interview skills, and the ability to work at various ports of entry. Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is provided.

Qualifications

• A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A conferred bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (SAA) or equivalent graduate education as described in the notice.
• A conferred master's (or higher) degree, or two or more years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a combination of experience and advanced education.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations;
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel;
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances;
• Performing physical inspections of persons, documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations.
• Utilizing observational techniques, evaluating facts, and reviewing documentation while applying federal, state, or local laws and regulations.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Observation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or higher degree

Graduate education 18+ sem hours

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement cadre. You will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and goods, and support national security objectives.

This role requires a conferred bachelor's degree or higher education, strong analytical and interview skills, and the ability to work at various ports of entry. Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is provided.