Border Protection Officer — Secure Borders & Serve

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Maple View (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health, dental and other insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a Customs and Border Protection Officer to enforce customs, immigration, and related laws at ports of entry across the United States.

The role emphasizes inspections, risk assessment, and enforcement actions to protect national security and promote legitimate travel and trade. For applicants, a conferred bachelor's degree (or higher) and the ability to perform law enforcement duties are required, with opportunities to serve at multiple

Qualifications

• A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• A conferred master's degree or two or more years of graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.A combination of specialized experience and graduate education.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures to enforce and administer laws related to entry, exit, and commerce.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances at ports of entry.
• Performing inspections for criminal activity, fraud, and illicit operations.
• Using observation and documentation review to apply laws and determine actions.
• Detaining violators and making arrests when necessary.
• Enforcing import/export laws and international shipping regulations.
• Using intelligence and risk assessment to identify threats to national security.
• Conducting interviews to gather information from suspects.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a Customs and Border Protection Officer to enforce customs, immigration, and related laws at ports of entry across the United States.

The role emphasizes inspections, risk assessment, and enforcement actions to protect national security and promote legitimate travel and trade. For applicants, a conferred bachelor's degree (or higher) and the ability to perform law enforcement duties are required, with opportunities to serve at multiple