Border Protection Officer: National Security & Trade Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Brantingham (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid vacation and leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer to secure borders, enforce immigration and trade laws, and conduct inspections at ports of entry.

You will work to identify threats, assess risk, and ensure lawful travel and commerce. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or higher and knowledge of CBP procedures; strong judgment, integrity, and the ability to work under pressure with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent
• Master’s degree or higher or two years of graduate education plus experience
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations and procedures
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments under federal law enforcement standards

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Conducting inspections at borders, seaports, airports or other entry points.
• Detaining or arresting violators using proper law enforcement methods.
• Using intelligence and behavior analysis to identify threats and assess risk.

Skills

Intelligence techniques

Behavior analysis

Judgment under pressure

Law enforcement procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree (any field)

Master’s degree or higher

Graduate-level education or LL.B.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer to secure borders, enforce immigration and trade laws, and conduct inspections at ports of entry.

You will work to identify threats, assess risk, and ensure lawful travel and commerce. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or higher and knowledge of CBP procedures; strong judgment, integrity, and the ability to work under pressure with diverse teams.