Border Protection Officer: Frontline Law Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Fairacres (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Annual leave

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders and enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws. This federal law enforcement role offers comprehensive training, a path to retirement benefits, and opportunities to work at U.S.

ports of entry, airports, and other critical locations. The CBPO position emphasizes rapid, sound judgment, interviewing, and risk assessment, with potential overtime and incentive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• Graduate-level education or relevant experience may qualify.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at ports of entry.
• Conduct risk assessments and interviews to determine appropriate action.
• Apply laws and CBP procedures to prevent violations and threats.
• Coordinate with law enforcement for detainments and arrests as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Judgment under pressure

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders and enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws. This federal law enforcement role offers comprehensive training, a path to retirement benefits, and opportunities to work at U.S.

ports of entry, airports, and other critical locations. The CBPO position emphasizes rapid, sound judgment, interviewing, and risk assessment, with potential overtime and incentive