Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Kennesaw, 7
2 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443
Job Description
Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you'll protect America's borders and ensure the safety of its citizens. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, substantial benefits, and opportunities for advancement in an elite law enforcement team.
Key Responsibilities
Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
Facilitating flow of legitimate trade and travel
Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the U.S.
Preventing illegal entry of individuals and smuggling of contraband
Required Qualifications
Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
Detaining suspected violators of laws
Enforcing laws related to importing and exporting
Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify threats
Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity
U.S. Citizenship
Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
Must be referred before 40th birthday
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or higher
Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education
Benefits & Perks
Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives (15%-25%) based on duty location