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Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Forest Park, IL
3 days ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you'll be part of an elite team dedicated to safeguarding America's borders. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive salary, comprehensive federal benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

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 the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Three years of full-time general work experience or a bachelor's degree
  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Residency: Must have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Age Limit: Must be referred before turning 40

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic Achievement (3.0+ GPA or honor society membership)

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, and vision insuranceSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives of 10-25% of salary for eligible locations