Border Protection Officer – Secure Borders & Enforce Travel

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Pine Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks dedicated Customs and Border Protection Officers to secure the nation’s borders.

This full‑time role focuses on enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and goods, and preventing smuggling at ports of entry. New officers receive comprehensive training and access to extensive federal benefits, including health, retirement plans, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in public safety or law enforcement.
• Strong observation, interviewing and documentation skills.
• Ability to apply laws and regulations with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances at ports of entry.
• Evaluate facts, review documentation, and apply applicable laws.
• Detain suspects and make lawful arrests when needed.
• Participate in risk assessments and information gathering for enforcement.

Skills

Law enforcement

Inspections

Decision making

Public safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks dedicated Customs and Border Protection Officers to secure the nation’s borders.

This full‑time role focuses on enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and goods, and preventing smuggling at ports of entry. New officers receive comprehensive training and access to extensive federal benefits, including health, retirement plans, and paid leave.