Federal Border Protection Officer: Frontline Security & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan retirement

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws at ports of entry. You will inspect individuals and goods, assess admissibility, and apply enforcement techniques to deter threats.

A conferred bachelor’s degree or higher is required, with graduate education or equivalent experience preferred. The role offers federal benefits, opportunities for overtime pay, and eligibility for incentive programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree or higher or 18 semester hours of graduate education with applicable experience.
• Understanding of CBP processes, regulations, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to ensure compliance.
• Conduct inspections and determine immigration status and admissibility.
• Apply law enforcement procedures to detain, arrest, and process violators.

Skills

CBP laws and regulations knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment and decision-making

Interrogation and interviewing

Threat assessment and risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree or higher (bonus)

Graduate-level education or equivalent experience

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws at ports of entry. You will inspect individuals and goods, assess admissibility, and apply enforcement techniques to deter threats.

A conferred bachelor’s degree or higher is required, with graduate education or equivalent experience preferred. The role offers federal benefits, opportunities for overtime pay, and eligibility for incentive programs