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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Rapid City, KS
2 days 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 American interests and secure our nation. Work with a dedicated team enforcing laws and safeguarding borders while enjoying competitive pay and extensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws and regulations related to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify threats
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Age under 40 (exceptions apply)

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 PlanUp to $45,000 in overtime payLocation incentives of 15%-25% for certain duty locations