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Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Mountain Brook, 04
4 days ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you'll play a vital role in safeguarding America's borders and enhancing national security. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

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 the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
  • Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Three years of full-time general work experience demonstrating ability to interact with the public and apply information
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Combination of general work experience and college education

Preferred Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level including inspections, law enforcement, and regulatory compliance
  • Bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic Achievement (3.0+ GPA or honor society membership) or one year of graduate-level education
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate education

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, visionSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including a Thrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives of 10–25% of salary for the first 3–4 years depending on location