Also called: Customs and Border Protection Officer
A federal officer who inspects cargo, crews, and passengers arriving by sea.
At a seaport, CBP officers board ships, run containers through X-ray scanners, inspect suspicious shipments, and stop smuggled drugs, weapons, or counterfeit goods.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma minimum; a degree or experience lifts starting grade. Federal academy training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college, Military. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, International Relations.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI targets risky containers and scans images; boarding ships, inspecting cargo and arrests stay with officers.
Classes: Spanish or another language, Government, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3051.
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