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Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Western Springs, IL
3 days ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer to protect American interests and secure the nation's borders. You will be pivotal in enforcing laws and regulations while enjoying great pay and benefits.

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 into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Three years of full-time general work experience or a bachelor's degree
  • Specialized experience for GS-7 or combination of experience and education

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 PlanRecruitment incentives of 10-25% of salary for eligible locations