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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Lackawanna, NY
2 days ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you will safeguard America's borders and enhance national security. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a vital federal agency.

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 U.S.
  • Prevent the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Age limit (referred before turning 40)
  • Three years of full-time general work experience or a bachelor's degree for GS-5
  • One year of specialized experience or a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement for GS-7

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive federal benefitsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanRecruitment incentives (10-25% salary for eligible locations)