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Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Burien, WA
2 days ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you'll be integral in safeguarding America's borders and facilitating lawful trade and travel. This role offers great pay, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to advance within a critical federal law enforcement agency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
  • Facilitating the 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 prohibited goods

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Age limit: Must be referred before turning 40
  • Three years of general work experience or a bachelor's degree (for GS-5)
  • One year of specialized experience or a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, and vision insuranceSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives of 10-25% for eligible locations