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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Independence, MO
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 America by safeguarding borders and enhancing economic prosperity. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to work in various duty locations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitate legitimate trade and travel
  • Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determine admissibility of individuals into the U.S.
  • Prevent illegal entry and smuggling activities

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8
  • Experience in detaining suspected violators
  • Experience enforcing laws related to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify threats
  • 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 PlanPotential location-based recruitment incentives