Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Secure Trade

Jobtome; Lynden (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across entry and mid-level grades.

The agency emphasizes vigilance, service and integrity in enforcing customs, immigration, agriculture laws, and safeguarding the borders. Salary ranges by grade begin around $41,863 with opportunities for overtime and generous federal benefits, including health, dental, sick leave and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures to enforce entry and trade.
• Ability to conduct inspections and determine admissibility of persons and goods.
• Experience applying federal laws and enforcing security at borders.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances at entry points.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Interrogation & search

Risk assessment

Decision making

Observation & questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across entry and mid-level grades.

The agency emphasizes vigilance, service and integrity in enforcing customs, immigration, agriculture laws, and safeguarding the borders. Salary ranges by grade begin around $41,863 with opportunities for overtime and generous federal benefits, including health, dental, sick leave and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.