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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Schererville, IN
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 play a crucial role in safeguarding America's borders and enhancing economic prosperity. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on 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 into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators
  • Enforcing laws related to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques
  • 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
  • LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college

Benefits & Perks

Health insuranceDental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanOvertime pay eligibility