Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Mount Eden (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual/Sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a CBPO to protect the nation’s borders and enforce immigration, customs, and agriculture laws. Duties include inspections, detentions, and criminal activity investigations at borders, seaports, and airports.

A detailed training program follows hire, with extensive field locations and incentives. A fully trained CBP Officer may receive overtime pay and a robust benefits package, including health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 4-year.college education leading to bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree or higher or two years of progressively higher-level graduate education may also qualify.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Performing inspections for criminal activity, fraud, and illegal operations.
• Using observation and review of documentation to enforce laws and regulations.
• Detaining suspected violators and making arrests using proper methods.
• Enforcing laws related to importing/exporting and international shipping to and from the United States.
• Using intelligence techniques and risk assessments to identify threats.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a CBPO to protect the nation’s borders and enforce immigration, customs, and agriculture laws. Duties include inspections, detentions, and criminal activity investigations at borders, seaports, and airports.

A detailed training program follows hire, with extensive field locations and incentives. A fully trained CBP Officer may receive overtime pay and a robust benefits package, including health plans and retirement options.