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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Newcastle, WA
15 hours 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 the nation's borders. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, extensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in law enforcement.

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 and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws and regulations on importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify threats
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveThrift Savings Plan participationPotential overtime pay up to $45,000Location-based recruitment incentives