Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO Impact & Security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at borders and ports.

The role involves inspections, risk assessment, and potential detentions or arrests to protect national security and legitimate trade. The successful candidate will work as part of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession, with training at the FLETC and opportunities for overtime and incentives for prioritized

Qualifications

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Performing inspections for criminal activity, fraud, or illegal operations.
• Knowledge of CBP procedures and enforcement processes.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and regulations on importing, exporting, and international shipping.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at borders, seaports, airports, or entry points.
• Assess risk and apply law enforcement methods to deter threats.
• Detain suspected violators and, if needed, arrest with proper methods.
• Interview individuals to gather information for enforcement decisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at borders and ports.

The role involves inspections, risk assessment, and potential detentions or arrests to protect national security and legitimate trade. The successful candidate will work as part of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession, with training at the FLETC and opportunities for overtime and incentives for prioritized