Entry-Level CBP Officer: Secure Borders, Earn Overtime

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Uvalde (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime up to $45,000

Federal benefits (health, dental, etc)

Relocation incentives up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is urgently hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). This federal law enforcement career focuses on securing U.S.

borders from terrorism, contraband, and illegal activities across multiple locations. Education and prior safety or law enforcement experience may qualify you for full-time work in this challenging pursuit. The CBPO role emphasizes inspections, regulatory enforcement, and risk assessment using intelligence methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree or higher may be required or desirable.
• Strong knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations;
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances for compliance and safety.
• Performing inspections to detect criminal activity, fraud, and illicit operations.
• Using observation, evaluating facts, and applying laws and regulations.
• Detaining violators and making arrests as needed.
• Handling inspections at borders, ports of entry, and screening for immigration status.

Skills

Decision making

Interrogation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Master's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is urgently hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). This federal law enforcement career focuses on securing U.S.

borders from terrorism, contraband, and illegal activities across multiple locations. Education and prior safety or law enforcement experience may qualify you for full-time work in this challenging pursuit. The CBPO role emphasizes inspections, regulatory enforcement, and risk assessment using intelligence methods.