Border Protection Officer: Federal Law Enforcement Impact

US Customs and Border Protection; Friday Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health, dental, and other insurance

Thrift Savings Plan participation

Annual and sick leave

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

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

Job summary

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce laws at U.S. ports of entry. The role blends federal law enforcement with inspections, investigations, and public safety responsibilities.

You will apply CBP procedures, conduct interviews, and work across border sites to protect borders while processing travelers and goods. Rigorous training and deployment to priority locations are part of the selection process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Graduate-level education or combined experience may qualify.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances at ports of entry.
• Conducting inspections and investigations for compliance and risk.
• Interviewing individuals to gain information for enforcement actions.

Skills

CBP laws knowledge

Decision making under pressure

Public safety experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Graduate education/experience mix

Job description

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce laws at U.S. ports of entry. The role blends federal law enforcement with inspections, investigations, and public safety responsibilities.

You will apply CBP procedures, conduct interviews, and work across border sites to protect borders while processing travelers and goods. Rigorous training and deployment to priority locations are part of the selection process.