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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Rowlett, TX
1 day ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and become part of an elite team dedicated to safeguarding American interests. With competitive pay, extensive benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact, this role offers a fulfilling career in federal law enforcement.

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 of individuals and contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws
  • Enforcing laws and regulations related to importing, exporting, and international shipping
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Must be referred before your 40th birthday

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • 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 PlanPotential location incentives of 15%-25% of salary for certain locationsUp to $45,000 in overtime pay