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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Villa Rica, 6
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 a vital part of the team dedicated to protecting America's borders. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
  • Facilitate 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 GS-8 grade level
  • Experience in detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Experience in enforcing laws related to importing and exporting
  • Experience utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis
  • Experience conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanRecruitment incentives up to 25% for certain locationsEligibility for overtime pay