Border Protection Officer — Field Inspections & Security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Morristown (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health, dental and other insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Incentives: up to $15,000 per year (3-

Incentives: up to $15,000 per year (4-

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to help secure the nation’s borders. The role focuses on enforcing customs, immigration, and related laws, conducting inspections, and supporting lawful travel and trade.

The CBP officer will operate across various ports of entry, performing risk assessments and interviews as part of law enforcement duties, with opportunities for overtime pay and federal benefits.

Qualifications

• A conferred bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s or higher degree, or two+ years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and law enforcement procedures to enforce and administer laws at ports of entry.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Perform physical inspections of persons, documents or goods for criminal activity.

Skills

Judgment & decision making

Observation & inspection

Interviews in law enforcement capacity

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Master's degree or higher

Two years graduate education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to help secure the nation’s borders. The role focuses on enforcing customs, immigration, and related laws, conducting inspections, and supporting lawful travel and trade.

The CBP officer will operate across various ports of entry, performing risk assessments and interviews as part of law enforcement duties, with opportunities for overtime pay and federal benefits.