Border Protection Officer - Federal LEO with Impact

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Willcox (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applicants for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role. You will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances, and apply regulatory procedures at entry points across the United States.

The position emphasizes rapid, accurate judgment, observation, and interviewing suspects to determine appropriate action, with federal training and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Education or prior general or experience in public safety may qualify.
• Conferred bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Graduate level education or equivalent experience may be considered for advanced ranks.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at borders, seaports, airports, or ports of entry.
• Apply Federal, State, or local laws and regulations during screening and enforcement.
• Detain or arrest violators using appropriate law enforcement methods.
• Perform risk assessments for potential threats to national security.

Skills

Observation skills

Analytical judgment

Interviewing

Documentation review

Risk assessment

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field

Master’s degree or higher (advantageous)

4-year degree with superior academic achievement (SAA)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applicants for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role. You will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances, and apply regulatory procedures at entry points across the United States.

The position emphasizes rapid, accurate judgment, observation, and interviewing suspects to determine appropriate action, with federal training and benefits included.