Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Travel

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and other insurance

Generous annual and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce laws at borders and ports of entry. You will perform inspections, enforce immigration and trade regulations, and use observation and interviewing techniques to identify and prevent illegal activities.

Training at FLETC follows hire. This federal LEO role offers overtime opportunities up to 45,000 dollars and comprehensive benefits including health, retirement plans, generous leave, and Thrift

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field.
• U.S. citizenship and residency requirements per policy.
• Formal training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center after hire.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at borders, seaports, airports or other ports of entry.
• Detain or arrest violators using proper law enforcement methods.
• Assess threats using intelligence techniques to identify risks to national security.
• Conduct interviews for information to determine appropriate actions.

Skills

Observational techniques

Judgment and decision-making

Knowledge of CBP laws

Inspection procedures

Detention and arrest techniques

Interviews in law enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce laws at borders and ports of entry. You will perform inspections, enforce immigration and trade regulations, and use observation and interviewing techniques to identify and prevent illegal activities.

Training at FLETC follows hire. This federal LEO role offers overtime opportunities up to 45,000 dollars and comprehensive benefits including health, retirement plans, generous leave, and Thrift