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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Alsip, D
4 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 American interests and secure the nation. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, benefits, and job stability while working alongside an elite team dedicated to law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
  • Facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel
  • Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the U.S.
  • Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Experience in detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Experience in enforcing laws related to importing and exporting
  • Experience in utilizing intelligence techniques for threat identification
  • Experience in conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential location recruitment incentives (15%-25%)