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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Woodstock, ME
3 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you will protect American interests and secure the nation while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Be part of a dedicated team committed to enforcing laws and facilitating legitimate trade.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and vehicles
  • Determining admissibility of individuals into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws related to importing/exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques for threat identification
  • Conducting law enforcement interviews

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited institution
  • Combination of experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential location incentives up to 25%