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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Eastport, ME
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 work with a dedicated team to safeguard America's borders, enforce laws, and enhance national security. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining admissibility of individuals for entry
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws related to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques for threat identification
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited institution
  • Combination of experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in Thrift Savings PlanPotential additional salary incentives based on location