Border Protection Officer: Field Law Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Orwell Village (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay potential up to $45,000

Health insurance and other benefits

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Location incentives up to $15,000/year

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to secure the nation's borders. The role emphasizes enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, conducting inspections, and detaining or arresting violators when needed.

As a CBPO, you will perform inspections at various ports of entry, use analysis to assess risk, and apply federal, state, or local laws. Training at FLETC is included; incentives and overtime opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor's degree with SAA (superior academic achievement).
• Master's degree or higher, or two years of graduate education beyond bachelor's.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures to enforce and administer entry/exit laws.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for compliance and risk.
• Conduct inspections at borders, seaports, airports, or entry points.
• Detain or arrest violators as appropriate under federal/state/local law.
• Apply investigative and interview techniques to determine actions.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Graduate level education

Superior Academic Achievement (SAA)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to secure the nation's borders. The role emphasizes enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, conducting inspections, and detaining or arresting violators when needed.

As a CBPO, you will perform inspections at various ports of entry, use analysis to assess risk, and apply federal, state, or local laws. Training at FLETC is included; incentives and overtime opportunities are available.