Border Security Officer - Federal Law Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Lakota (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000 per year

Health, dental and other insurance

Location incentives up to $15,000 per/

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified individuals for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role. You will be part of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession within CBP, upholding laws across borders and ensuring safe travel and trade.

Training at FLETC begins after selection and relocation support is provided. The position emphasizes rigorous inspections, interviews, and the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree or higher or 18+ graduate semester hours.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures.
• U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Formal training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Performing physical inspections for criminal activity, fraud, or illegal operations.
• Applying laws and regulations during inspections.
• Detaining or arresting violators using proper law enforcement methods.
• Enforcing laws related to importing/exporting and international shipping.
• Using intelligence techniques to identify threats and perform risk assessments.
• Conducting law enforcement interviews to gather information.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Judgment under regulations

Interrogation & search basics

Inspection & surveillance skills

Detention & arrest procedures

Risk assessment & threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Graduate-level education (18+ sem hrs) or equivalent experience

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified individuals for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role. You will be part of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession within CBP, upholding laws across borders and ensuring safe travel and trade.

Training at FLETC begins after selection and relocation support is provided. The position emphasizes rigorous inspections, interviews, and the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws.