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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Goose Creek, 03
2 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and be part of an elite team dedicated to protecting America's borders and interests. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within the Department of Homeland Security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • 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 importing and exporting laws
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques
  • Conducting interviews in law enforcement

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and insurance plansAnnual and sick leaveThrift Savings Plan participationPotential overtime pay up to $45,000Location-based salary incentives