Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay potential

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Leave and retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to help secure the nation’s borders. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and applying law enforcement procedures at various ports of entry.

The position offers full-time employment with federal benefits, possible overtime, and incentives for designated duty locations. Training follows hire, including mandatory field instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent
• Master's degree or higher may qualify for advanced placement
• Graduate-level education may qualify for higher grade levels

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances at borders, ports of entry, or other locations.
• Conducting inspections and screening to identify risks and illegal activities.
• Applying laws and regulations with sound judgment and enforcement procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Graduate-level education (18+ sem hrs)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to help secure the nation’s borders. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and applying law enforcement procedures at various ports of entry.

The position offers full-time employment with federal benefits, possible overtime, and incentives for designated duty locations. Training follows hire, including mandatory field instruction.