Border Protection Officer: Federal LEO with Overtime

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Incentive program up to $15,000 per ay

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders and enforce customs, immigration, and trade laws. The role involves inspections, enforcement actions, and collaboration with federal agencies in a large law enforcement environment.

Newly appointed officers may receive overtime pay and various employment benefits, with incentive programs available for prioritized locations and service contracts.

Qualifications

• Conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• This will be calculated using your resume and transcripts submitted with your application.
• Master's degree or higher, or two years of grad education plus experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Performing inspections for criminal activity, fraud, and illicit operations.
• Utilizing observations and reviewing documentation while applying laws.
• Conducting border inspections and preliminary screening of entry or status.
• Detaining suspected violators and, if needed, arresting using proper methods.
• Enforcing laws relating to importing/exporting and international shipping.
• Using intelligence techniques and risk assessments to identify threats.
• Interviews in a law enforcement capacity to gather information.
• Knowledge of CBP laws and officer processes.
• Ability to make rapid judgments and control imports/exports.
• Conduct primary inspection by questioning and observing individuals.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate education advantageous

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders and enforce customs, immigration, and trade laws. The role involves inspections, enforcement actions, and collaboration with federal agencies in a large law enforcement environment.

Newly appointed officers may receive overtime pay and various employment benefits, with incentive programs available for prioritized locations and service contracts.