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Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Jackman, 05
4 days ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you will work with a dedicated team to safeguard America's borders and ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities in a vital law enforcement role.

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 admissibility of individuals for entry into the U.S.
  • 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)
  • Three years of full-time general work experience or a bachelor's degree for GS-5
  • One year of specialized experience or a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement for GS-7

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

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