Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders, Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Esmond (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified individuals for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role. This position contributes to protecting the nation’s borders and enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.

Officers perform inspections, conduct risk assessments, and may detain or arrest violators as part of federal law enforcement. Training and relocation support are provided for selected locations.

Qualifications

• A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• A conferred master's degree or higher or two or more years of progressively higher-level graduate education beyond the first 18 semester hours.
• S. residency requirements and veteran preference considerations may apply as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances; review documents and conduct investigations.
• Perform inspections and risk assessments; detain or arrest violators when required.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Graduate education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified individuals for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role. This position contributes to protecting the nation’s borders and enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.

Officers perform inspections, conduct risk assessments, and may detain or arrest violators as part of federal law enforcement. Training and relocation support are provided for selected locations.