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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Schiller Park, JM
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 work to safeguard American interests and secure the nation. Enjoy a fulfilling career with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits while making a positive impact on national security.

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 and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-8 grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws and regulations relating to international shipping
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques for threat identification
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanLocation recruitment incentives (15%-25%)Eligibility for up to $45,000 in overtime pay