Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Anthony, NM (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Leave benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to help secure the nation’s borders.

The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and applying federal, state, or local regulations with rapid, sound judgment. Officers may receive overtime pay and are offered health, dental, and other insurance plans, generous leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• Requires conferred bachelor’s degree or completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree.
• Possible eligibility with superior academic achievement (SAA) including high class standing or GPA.
• Master’s degree or higher or two years of graduate education may supplement experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at borders, seaports, airports, or ports of entry.
• Perform primary inspections by questioning and observing individuals.
• Detain violators and enforce laws relating to import/export and international shipping.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Graduate level education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to help secure the nation’s borders.

The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and applying federal, state, or local regulations with rapid, sound judgment. Officers may receive overtime pay and are offered health, dental, and other insurance plans, generous leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.