Border Protection Officer - Law Enforcement with OT Benefits

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Terlingua (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws at ports of entry.

You will conduct inspections, evaluate documentation, and ensure the lawful flow of trade and travel while identifying risks to national security. The role requires a conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent, and newly hired officers undergo 103 days of training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree or higher or two years of graduate study may satisfy qualifications.
• Formal training at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) for 103 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances; reviewing documentation.
• Ensuring flow of legitimate trade and travel; identifying potential threats.
• Detaining violators and making arrests when necessary; enforcing related regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher (adv. education)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws at ports of entry.

You will conduct inspections, evaluate documentation, and ensure the lawful flow of trade and travel while identifying risks to national security. The role requires a conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent, and newly hired officers undergo 103 days of training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.