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Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

East Chicago, DH
4 days ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you'll play a critical role in safeguarding America's borders and enhancing national security. This rewarding position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career 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 of individuals and prohibited goods

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)
  • Formal training completion

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insuranceSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives of 10-25% of salary for eligible locations