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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Gaithersburg, BS
3 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as an experienced Customs and Border Protection Officer where you'll play a key role in safeguarding America's borders. This position offers competitive pay, extensive benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated federal workforce committed to protecting national interests.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • 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 of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws related to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify potential threats
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Age restriction: must be referred before 40th birthday

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education
  • Spanish language proficiency (for certain locations)

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanOvertime pay up to $45,000Location recruitment incentives (15%-25% additional salary)