Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; North Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks officers to enforce customs, immigration, and related laws at U.S. borders and ports of entry. Responsibilities include inspections, risk assessment, interviewing suspects, and detaining violators when required.

New officers receive extensive training and ongoing professional development as part of a federal law enforcement career with benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree or higher or graduate-level education combined with experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at borders or ports of entry.
• Evaluate facts and review documentation to enforce laws and regulations.
• Detain or arrest violators when necessary and ensure security procedures are followed.
• Conduct interviews for information gathering in a law enforcement capacity.

Skills

Law enforcement

Interviewing suspects

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks officers to enforce customs, immigration, and related laws at U.S. borders and ports of entry. Responsibilities include inspections, risk assessment, interviewing suspects, and detaining violators when required.

New officers receive extensive training and ongoing professional development as part of a federal law enforcement career with benefits and retirement options.