Border Security Officer: Trade & Immigration Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Waitsfield (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Relocation incentive program

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is actively seeking a CBPO to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while conducting thorough inspections of individuals and conveyances at ports of entry.

You will apply observational techniques, assess risks, and review documentation to determine appropriate actions to protect national security. Successful candidates will have a conferred bachelor's degree (or higher) and residency requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments and decisions.
• U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances for compliance.
• Assessing threats using observational techniques and reviewing documents.
• Conducting inspections at borders, seaports, airports or ports of entry.
• Detaining violators and enforcing laws related to international shipping.

Skills

Law enforcement

Inspections

Risk assessment

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is actively seeking a CBPO to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while conducting thorough inspections of individuals and conveyances at ports of entry.

You will apply observational techniques, assess risks, and review documentation to determine appropriate actions to protect national security. Successful candidates will have a conferred bachelor's degree (or higher) and residency requirements.