Border Protection Officer - Secure Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; New Laguna (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Annual and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to support the nation’s borders by enforcing immigration and trade laws, inspecting individuals and goods, and conducting risk assessments.

The role involves interviewing, detaining suspects, and applying federal regulations with sound judgment. New officers receive formal training and may qualify for overtime incentives and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, retirement plans, and the

Qualifications

• Requires a conferred bachelor's degree or completion of a full 4-year course of study.
• Graduate-level education or equivalent combination may be required for advanced levels.
• Citizenship and residency requirements apply; U.S. residency for last 3 of 5 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at borders or ports of entry.
• Conduct inspections to detect fraud, illegal activity, or violations.
• Detain violators and make arrests using proper law enforcement methods.
• Enforce laws related to imports/exports and international shipping.
• Perform interviews to gather information and assess cases.

Skills

Judgment and decision making

Interviews

Risk assessment

Law enforcement techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to support the nation’s borders by enforcing immigration and trade laws, inspecting individuals and goods, and conducting risk assessments.

The role involves interviewing, detaining suspects, and applying federal regulations with sound judgment. New officers receive formal training and may qualify for overtime incentives and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, retirement plans, and the