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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

New Baltimore, MI
15 hours ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer to safeguard America's borders and enhance national security. Enjoy a fulfilling career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in various mission-critical locations.

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 into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws related to importing, exporting, and international shipping
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify potential 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 the 40th birthday

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education
  • Eligibility for veterans’ preference

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanRecruitment incentives for certain duty locations