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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Elk Grove Village, JM
13 hours ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and protect America with a dedicated team. Enjoy competitive pay, substantial benefits, and the opportunity to secure our nation's borders while ensuring lawful trade and travel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitate legitimate trade and travel
  • Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determine admissibility of individuals for entry
  • Prevent illegal entry and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Must be referred before your 40th birthday (some exceptions apply)
  • Experience in law enforcement or a relevant field

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Experience in detaining violators
  • Experience in enforcing customs laws
  • Experience in intelligence techniques and behavior analysis

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential location incentives of 15%-25% of salary