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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Schererville, LA
2 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and be part of a dedicated team protecting America's borders. This role offers competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact in national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining admissibility for entry into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Age restriction: Must be referred before 40th birthday
  • Specialized experience equivalent to GS-8 level
  • Detaining suspected violators
  • Enforcing laws on importing/exporting
  • Intelligence techniques and behavior analysis
  • Conducting law enforcement interviews

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Graduate-level education combined with specialized experience

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveThrift Savings Plan participationPotential location-based salary incentives