Border Protection Officer: Inspect, Enforce & Secure Borders

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Winterhaven (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers challenging, rewarding careers as Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The agency emphasizes Vigilance, Service to Country, and Integrity within a large federal law enforcement workforce.

As a CBPO, you may qualify through education or experience in public safety, security, or related fields. Positions include full-time openings with competitive pay, benefits, and potential recruitment incentives based on location and service contract

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to perform inspections and determine admissibility for entry.
• Strong decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP knowledge

Law enforcement

Judgment & decision making

Inspection skills

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers challenging, rewarding careers as Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The agency emphasizes Vigilance, Service to Country, and Integrity within a large federal law enforcement workforce.

As a CBPO, you may qualify through education or experience in public safety, security, or related fields. Positions include full-time openings with competitive pay, benefits, and potential recruitment incentives based on location and service contract