Entry-Level CBP Officer — Overtime & Incentives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Annual leave

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to safeguard the nation’s borders. You will enforce customs, immigration and agricultural laws, conduct inspections, and detain violators as needed, applying data-driven risk assessments and legal procedures across entry points.

New officers receive training at FLETC and may be offered incentives for prioritized locations. A strong background in public safety or law enforcement and a U.S.

Qualifications

• Qualified by education or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement.
• Conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree or higher may be required for advanced roles; graduate education considered.
• U.S. citizenship and residency requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances at borders, seaports, airports or other ports of entry.
• Detaining suspected violators and making arrests using appropriate law enforcement methods.
• Enforcing laws related to importing, exporting, and international shipping to and from the United States.
• Performing risk assessments and interviews to determine appropriate actions.
• Participating in Federal Law Enforcement Training Center instruction after hire.

Skills

Public safety experience

Security background

Law enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Graduate education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to safeguard the nation’s borders. You will enforce customs, immigration and agricultural laws, conduct inspections, and detain violators as needed, applying data-driven risk assessments and legal procedures across entry points.

New officers receive training at FLETC and may be offered incentives for prioritized locations. A strong background in public safety or law enforcement and a U.S.