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Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Palatine, D
4 days ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and protect American interests while enjoying a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability. You'll enforce laws, facilitate trade, and play a crucial role in national security.

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 of individuals and contraband

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Age limit of being referred before turning 40 (some exceptions for veterans)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insuranceSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanAdditional salary incentives for eligible locations