Laredo,TX,USA,TX:Transportation Officer(CBP)-Laredo,TX at Trailboss

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security responsible for regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. regulations, including immigration and drug laws. CBP plays a crucial role in protecting the United States’ borders by preventing illegal immigration, human trafficking, and smuggling of contraband. The agency is committed to safeguarding the national security and economic interests of the nation while ensuring the lawful movement of people and goods. CBP operates a wide range of enforcement and inspection activities, including detention and transportation of immigration violators and detainees. The role of Transportation Officer within CBP is a full-time position based in Laredo, TX. This position is involved with various critical duties focusing on the detention, safeguarding, security, and escort of immigration law violators. Transportation Officers are responsible for maintaining order and discipline over detainees, ensuring their physical well-being, and handling their secure transportation to and from designated locations, including airports and detention facilities. This role requires meticulous adherence to strict safety and security protocols aligned with Performance-Based National Detention Standards to guarantee the safety of detainees, the public, and officers themselves. Transportation Officers perform surveillance and guard duties during deportation or exclusion hearings and actively participate in the care and counseling of detainees on personal matters. They supervise voluntary work details and encourage detainees' participation in recreational activities, contributing to maintaining morale and discipline during detention. The responsibilities extend to escorting detainees to and from inbound and outbound flights, ensuring detainees do not escape by monitoring all possible exits, and verifying detainee departures and arrivals in coordination with other security personnel. This role requires the ability to carry and use various defensive tools, including pistols, batons, and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) pepper spray. Officers must wear company-provided body armor and an approved duty uniform at all times during operation. The position also demands proficiency in the operation of company vehicles, including buses or vans used for detainee transport. They must ensure detainees are prepared for transport, secure detainee paperwork properly, complete detailed and accurate after-action reports, and maintain the assigned vehicles in good working condition, including safety equipment and fuel levels. Candidates must meet stringent requirements, including being a United States citizen, possessing a high school diploma or equivalent, having valid commercial driver’s licenses with appropriate endorsements, and holding a valid Texas State Level 3 Armed Guard permit. This position is suitable for individuals with prior experience in law enforcement, military policing, or security roles related to detention. Physical fitness and the ability to comply with safety, security, and language skills requirements are essential for success in this demanding but rewarding role. Overall, the Transportation Officer role at CBP offers a vital opportunity to contribute to national security and public safety within a reputable government agency committed to excellence in border security law enforcement.

• Must be a United States citizen
• Must possess a High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have at least one year of experience as a law enforcement officer or military policeman, or six months experience as security officer related to detaining civil or administrative detainees
• Clear criminal history
• no felonies or Class A misdemeanors
• Must have and maintain a current/valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger and air brake endorsements, or Class A Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement
• Must maintain a safe driving record
• Must have and maintain a valid Texas State Level 3 Armed Guard permit
• Must pass a background investigation and obtain a security clearance