Elite Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Borrego Springs (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health insurance

Leave program

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce laws at borders and ports of entry. The role emphasizes inspections, interviews, and risk assessment to safeguard national security and legitimate travel and trade.

New officers may receive incentives and benefits, including health insurance, annual and sick leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, with overtime opportunities and location-based incentives.

Qualifications

• A conferred bachelor's degree is required.
• A conferred bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (SAA) is valued and may be based on class standing and GPA.
• A conferred master's degree or two or more years of progressively higher-level graduate education may be considered.
• Citizen eligibility and U.S. residency requirements may apply per federal hiring rules.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances at ports of entry.
• Perform physical inspections of persons, documents or goods to detect criminal activity or fraud.
• Utilize observations, evaluate facts, and apply laws and regulations.
• Detain or arrest violators using proper law enforcement methods.
• Enforce import/export regulations for the United States.
• Conduct interviews to gather information for decision-making.
• Apply CBP procedures and law enforcement techniques in entry and exit processes.
• Make rapid, accurate judgments regarding rule applications.
• Assist in risk assessments for national security concerns.
• Work at borders, seaports, airports or other ports of entry; may involve pre-screening for immigration status.
• Maintain knowledge of CBP laws and enforcement procedures.

Skills

Law enforcement

Inspections

Border security

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce laws at borders and ports of entry. The role emphasizes inspections, interviews, and risk assessment to safeguard national security and legitimate travel and trade.

New officers may receive incentives and benefits, including health insurance, annual and sick leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, with overtime opportunities and location-based incentives.