Border Protection Officer: Federal LEO with Overtime

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual and sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to secure the nation's borders by enforcing laws, inspecting travelers and goods, and preventing terrorism, smuggling, and illegal migration.

The role includes formal training at FLETC, potential postings at various ports, and requirements for a bachelor’s degree, U.S. citizenship, and residency. Federal benefits, leave, and retirement are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• U.S. citizenship to apply.
• Residency in the United States for at least three of the last five years.
• Willingness to undergo Federal Law Enforcement Training.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Performing physical inspections of persons, documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations.
• Utilizing observational techniques and applying federal, state, or local laws and regulations.
• Detaining suspected violators and arresting using proper law enforcement methods.
• Enforcing laws relating to importing/exporting and international shipping to/from the United States.
• Using intelligence techniques and risk assessments to identify threats.
• Conducting interviews to gather information from suspected violators.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Risk assessment

Interviewing techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to secure the nation's borders by enforcing laws, inspecting travelers and goods, and preventing terrorism, smuggling, and illegal migration.

The role includes formal training at FLETC, potential postings at various ports, and requirements for a bachelor’s degree, U.S. citizenship, and residency. Federal benefits, leave, and retirement are offered.