Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & National Security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Pismo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Incentives up to $15,000/year

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, and to inspect individuals and conveyances at ports of entry. You will apply CBP procedures, review documentation, and perform risk assessments to identify threats.

Newly hired officers may receive overtime pay and location incentives; you will be detailed to training and potentially stationed at various duty locations with contract incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Master's degree or higher considered favorable.
• Experience or education in public safety, security, or law enforcement helps qualify.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at borders and ports of entry.
• Conduct inspections to detect criminal activity, fraud, or illegal operations.
• Perform risk assessments and gather information through interviews.
• Enforce laws related to importing/exporting and international shipping.

Skills

Law enforcement

Border security knowledge

Observation and interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, and to inspect individuals and conveyances at ports of entry. You will apply CBP procedures, review documentation, and perform risk assessments to identify threats.

Newly hired officers may receive overtime pay and location incentives; you will be detailed to training and potentially stationed at various duty locations with contract incentives.