CBP Officer: Border Security & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Greensboro (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the United States seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and trade laws at ports of entry.

The role involves inspections, risk assessments, and ensuring lawful travel and commerce while upholding federal law enforcement standards. New hires may receive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and can qualify for benefits including health insurance, leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan; overtime

Qualifications

• Education or prior general or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures to enforce and administer entry/exit of persons and goods.
• Formal training at federal academy after hire and potential Spanish training for some duty locations.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances and performing risk assessments.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel and detaining violators when needed.
• Using observations and documentation to apply federal, state, or local laws.
• Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity to gather information.
• Enforcing laws relating to import/export and international shipping.

Skills

Law enforcement

Investigation

Interviews

Risk assessment

Regulations knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the United States seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and trade laws at ports of entry.

The role involves inspections, risk assessments, and ensuring lawful travel and commerce while upholding federal law enforcement standards. New hires may receive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and can qualify for benefits including health insurance, leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan; overtime