Border Protection Officer — Secure Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave and sick leave

Pension/retirement plan

Job summary

The Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) is a federal law enforcement position within CBP, charged with securing the nation’s borders from terrorism, smuggling, illegal migration, and enforcing trade and travel laws.

CBPOs perform inspections at borders, seaports, airports, or entry points, conduct interviews, assess risks, and detain violators as needed. New officers receive training at FLETC in Georgia and enjoy health/dental insurance, paid leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A conferred master's or higher degree or two years of graduate education may apply for advanced entry or incentives.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Performing physical inspections of persons, documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations.
• Utilizing observational techniques, evaluating facts, and reviewing documentation while applying laws and regulations.
• Performing inspections work at borders, seaports, airports or other ports of entry and/or work involving preliminary screening of persons for entry and immigration status; or compliance/regulatory work.
• Detaining suspected violators and arresting violators using proper law enforcement methods.
• Enforcing laws relating to importing/exporting and international shipping to and from the United States.
• Using intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify threats and perform risk assessments.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) is a federal law enforcement position within CBP, charged with securing the nation’s borders from terrorism, smuggling, illegal migration, and enforcing trade and travel laws.

CBPOs perform inspections at borders, seaports, airports, or entry points, conduct interviews, assess risks, and detain violators as needed. New officers receive training at FLETC in Georgia and enjoy health/dental insurance, paid leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan.