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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Honolulu, HI
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 will protect American interests and enhance national security. This role offers a rewarding career with competitive pay, extensive benefits, and the chance to work with a dedicated team 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

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Experience in detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Experience in enforcing laws related to importing and exporting
  • Experience utilizing intelligence techniques for threat identification
  • Experience conducting law enforcement interviews
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Age under 40 (with exceptions)

Preferred Qualifications

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