Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Enforce Law

Customs and Border Protection; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) positions are available across the United States. Officers enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and goods, and determine admissibility at points of entry.

These roles require knowledge of CBP regulations and strong decision making, with a focus on preventing illegal activities while supporting lawful trade and travel. Federal benefits include health and retirement plans, and potential overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• KSAOs cover CBP laws, regulations and procedures to enforce entry and trade rules.
• Ability to investigate, interview, search, seize and use force when needed.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments under pressure.
• Knowledge of import/export controls and border security operations.
• Familiarity with border inspection and entry procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons, documents and goods at the border.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband and unlawful goods.
• Enforce flow of legitimate trade and travel.

Skills

CBP laws

Law enforcement procedures

Rapid decision making

Import/export control

Initial inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) positions are available across the United States. Officers enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and goods, and determine admissibility at points of entry.

These roles require knowledge of CBP regulations and strong decision making, with a focus on preventing illegal activities while supporting lawful trade and travel. Federal benefits include health and retirement plans, and potential overtime opportunities.