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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Weehawken, NJ
1 day ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as an experienced officer, safeguarding American borders and interests while enjoying competitive pay and benefits. As a vital member of the Federal Law Enforcement community, you will enforce laws and facilitate lawful trade and travel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining admissibility of individuals for entry
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling activities

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience in law enforcement
  • Experience detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Experience enforcing customs and immigration laws
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify threats
  • Conducting law enforcement interviews

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in a related field
  • Combination of experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leaveThrift Savings Plan participationPotential overtime pay up to $45,000Location-based recruitment incentives