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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Nampa, BB
2 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer to protect America's borders and enhance economic prosperity. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and job stability while working in a vital role within the Department of Homeland Security.

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

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Experience in detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Experience in enforcing laws related to importing/exporting
  • Experience utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis
  • Experience conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in Thrift Savings PlanPotential location recruitment incentives (15%-25%)Overtime pay eligibility up to $45,000