Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Burr Ridge, JM
13 hours ago
$61,111 - $124,443
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 ensuring the security of our nation. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work in various locations, this position offers a rewarding career in law enforcement.
Key Responsibilities
Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
Determining admissibility for entry into the U.S.
Preventing illegal entry and smuggling
Required Qualifications
Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
Detaining suspected violators of laws
Enforcing laws related to importing/exporting
Utilizing intelligence techniques
Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity
U.S. Citizenship
Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
Must be referred before 40th birthday
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or higher
Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education
Benefits & Perks
Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanOvertime pay eligibilityLocation recruitment incentives