Customs and Border Protection Officers
O*NET 33-3051.04 · SOC 33-3051
Projected Growth
+3%
2024–2034
Median Salary
$75k
per year
Annual Openings
40k
positions/year
Education Level
Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)
Education & How to Get In
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Job Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)
Most Customs and Border Protection Officers positions require an associate degree or vocational training. Many community colleges and technical schools offer relevant programs that can be completed in 1–2 years, often with hands-on clinical or lab experience built in.
Work Environment
Primary Setting
Structured — offices, data centers, or remote
Work Style
Independent — focused deep work with periodic team check-ins
Personality Fit (RIASEC)
Conventional (Organizers)5.3
Enterprising (Persuaders)4.3
Realistic (Doers)3.4
Investigative (Thinkers)2.6
Social (Helpers)2.6
Artistic (Creators)1.0
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