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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Allen, TX
1 day ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and play a crucial role in safeguarding America's borders. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to work in an elite law enforcement team dedicated to protecting the nation.

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 into the U.S.
  • Prevent illegal entry of individuals and contraband

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Must be referred before your 40th birthday
  • Specialized experience equivalent to GS-8 level
  • Ability to detain and arrest violators
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations related to importing and exporting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited institution
  • Bilingual (Spanish) skills may be required for certain locations

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leaveThrift Savings Plan participationPotential for additional location-based salary incentives