Entry-Level Border Protection Officer — Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Vado (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Federal health, dental, retirement and

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). This role offers a clear career path with federal benefits and job stability.

Typical duties include inspecting persons and conveyances, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and promoting the secure flow of travel and trade across multiple duty locations in the United States. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• CBP laws, regulations, precedents and officer processes; enforcement of arrival/departure of persons, conveyances and merchandise.
• Law enforcement methods: interrogating, searching, seizing, arresting and self-defense for threat and illegal activity.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments applying regulations and procedures for entry/residence/exit of the United States.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Make determinations in accordance with laws and regulations; arrests, seizures or penalties as needed.
• Prevent unlawful entry and smuggling of goods.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Law enforcement methods

Rapid decision making

Import/export control

Primary inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree or education substitution

Public safety / law enforcement experience

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). This role offers a clear career path with federal benefits and job stability.

Typical duties include inspecting persons and conveyances, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and promoting the secure flow of travel and trade across multiple duty locations in the United States. Training is provided.