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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Chicago, JM
1 day ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and be part of a dedicated team safeguarding America's borders. Enjoy competitive pay, robust benefits, and the satisfaction of serving your country while protecting American interests.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 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 interviews in law enforcement

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Combination of experience and education

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in Thrift Savings PlanPotential for overtime payLocation recruitment incentives