Junior CBP Officer: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Hatch (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health and other insurance plans

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual and sick leave

Incentives up to $15,000 per year (3-4

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce laws at borders and ports of entry.

The role emphasizes inspecting individuals and goods, applying regulations, and identifying potential threats using observation and interviewing techniques. Applicants should have a conferred bachelor’s degree (or higher) and may qualify with graduate education or a master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required; transcripts submitted with application.
• Superior academic achievement may be required (SAA) and graduate education may count toward qualifications.
• Master's degree or higher, or multiple years of graduate education, may qualify for advanced placement.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures essential for enforcement and travel/entry controls.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Control flow of legitimate trade and travel at ports of entry.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Perform physical inspections of persons, documents, or goods for criminal activity and fraud.
• Apply laws and regulations using observation and fact review.
• Detain or arrest violators using appropriate enforcement methods.

Skills

Judgment & decision making

Interrogation & interviewing

Observation & inspection

Policy & regulation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

LL.B or equivalent graduate education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce laws at borders and ports of entry.

The role emphasizes inspecting individuals and goods, applying regulations, and identifying potential threats using observation and interviewing techniques. Applicants should have a conferred bachelor’s degree (or higher) and may qualify with graduate education or a master’s degree.