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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Saint John, LA
2 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as an Experienced Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you'll safeguard American interests and enhance national economic prosperity. This role offers a fulfilling career in law enforcement with competitive pay, robust benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitate legitimate trade and travel
  • Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determine admissibility of individuals for entry
  • Prevent illegal entry and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws on importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Combination of experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential for up to $45,000 in overtime payLocation-based salary incentives