Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Cotati (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual and sick leave program

Retirement plan

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection invites qualified candidates to apply for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role. The position emphasizes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and cargo, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade.

Selected applicants undergo Federal Law Enforcement Training Center instruction and may receive incentives, benefits, and overtime opportunities as part of the federal service.

Qualifications

• A conferred bachelor’s degree or completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Resume and transcripts will be used to verify credentials.
• A bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may be considered based on class standing and GPA.
• A conferred master’s degree or two or more years of graduate study toward such a degree, or an LL.B./equivalent combination of experience and graduate education.
• Citizenship to apply for this position.
• U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Law enforcement retirement provisions apply; age restrictions may not apply for eligible veterans.
• Formal training of 103 days at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Perform inspections of persons, documents, or goods for criminal activity or fraud.
• Use observation, evaluate facts, and apply laws/regulations during inspections.
• Conduct inspections at borders, seaports, airports, or other entry ports.
• Detain or arrest violators using proper law enforcement methods.
• Enforce laws relating to importing/exporting and international shipping.
• Use intelligence and behavior analysis to identify threats and assess risk.
• Conduct interviews to obtain information for enforcement actions.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection invites qualified candidates to apply for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role. The position emphasizes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting persons and cargo, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade.

Selected applicants undergo Federal Law Enforcement Training Center instruction and may receive incentives, benefits, and overtime opportunities as part of the federal service.