Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Safeguard Travel

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join its Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre. You will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections at borders, and perform risk-based assessments to protect national security.

Newly hired CBPOs undergo formal training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA. The role includes inspections, interviews, and potential detention or arrest of violators,

Qualifications

• Conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (SAA).
• Conferred master's degree or higher or two years of grad education beyond first 18 semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Conduct inspections for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations.
• Perform border inspections at ports of entry and/or preliminary screening of entry/immigration status.
• Apply regulations using observations, evaluating facts and reviewing documentation.
• Detain suspected violators and arrest when necessary.
• Enforce laws related to importing/exporting and international shipping to the U.S.
• Use intelligence techniques to identify threats and conduct risk assessments.
• Conduct interviews to gain information from suspected violators and determine actions.

Skills

Law enforcement

Inspection skills

Interviews

Risk assessment

CBP laws

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join its Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre. You will enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections at borders, and perform risk-based assessments to protect national security.

Newly hired CBPOs undergo formal training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA. The role includes inspections, interviews, and potential detention or arrest of violators,