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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

North Druid Hills, 7
2 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and become part of a dedicated team safeguarding America's borders and ensuring national security. With a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth, this role is perfect for those seeking a fulfilling career in law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
  • Facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel
  • Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
  • Prevent illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws
  • Enforcing laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher, or an LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential location-based recruitment incentives