Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO Career

Jobtome; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) are federal law enforcement personnel responsible for enforcing customs, immigration and trade laws across multiple duty locations in the United States.

The role includes inspections, eligibility determinations, and preventing illegal entry of people and goods, with competitive base pay and comprehensive federal benefits. New hires may qualify for recruitment incentives and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations and procedures.
• Experience with law enforcement inspection and regulatory work.
• Ability to assess situations and make rapid, accurate decisions.
• Understanding of import/export control to detect smuggling and fraud.
• Skill in conducting primary inspections by questioning and observing.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel and perform inspections.

Skills

CBP laws knowledge

Law enforcement methods

Judgment & decision making

Import/export control

Primary inspection skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate education substitution

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) are federal law enforcement personnel responsible for enforcing customs, immigration and trade laws across multiple duty locations in the United States.

The role includes inspections, eligibility determinations, and preventing illegal entry of people and goods, with competitive base pay and comprehensive federal benefits. New hires may qualify for recruitment incentives and overtime opportunities.