Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Annual and sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join its Federal Law Enforcement Officer corps.

The role entails enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, conducting inspections of people and cargo, and applying intelligence and observational skills to identify and address threats at entry points. New officers undergo training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA for 103 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Master's degree or higher may be considered.
• Experience in public safety, security, or law enforcement is valued.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Performing physical inspections for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations.
• Detaining suspected violators and, when necessary, arresting violators using proper methods.

Skills

Decision making

Interviewing

Observational skills

Investigative techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join its Federal Law Enforcement Officer corps.

The role entails enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, conducting inspections of people and cargo, and applying intelligence and observational skills to identify and address threats at entry points. New officers undergo training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA for 103 days.