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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Rolling Meadows, M
1 day 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's borders. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits while working to deter illicit activities and enhance economic prosperity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining admissibility for entry into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8 grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws on importing and exporting
  • Using intelligence techniques to identify threats
  • Conducting law enforcement interviews

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives of 15%-25% for certain locations