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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

River Forest, TA
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 will work with a dedicated team to protect America. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to make a real impact on national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
  • Facilitating the flow of 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 of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8
  • Detaining and arresting violators of federal, state, or local laws
  • Enforcing laws related to importing, exporting, and international shipping
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis
  • 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 PlanEligibility for up to $45,000 in overtime payLocation-based recruitment incentives