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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Fort Smith, B
2 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer to protect American interests and secure our nation. This role offers a rewarding career with competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated law enforcement team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining admissibility for entry into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entries and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws related to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited institution

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential location-based recruitment incentives