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Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Juniata, 6
3 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 play a crucial role in safeguarding America's borders and enhancing national security. This rewarding career offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the federal law enforcement community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
  • Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Age limit: Must be referred before turning 40 (some exceptions apply)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, and vision insuranceSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including a Thrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives of 10-25% of salary for eligible locations