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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Palos Heights, JM
2 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and protect American interests as part of a dedicated law enforcement team. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference in national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining admissibility of individuals
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws relating to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques
  • Conducting law enforcement interviews

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanOvertime pay eligibilityLocation recruitment incentives