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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Kansas City, MO
1 day ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you'll protect American interests and secure our nation. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and job stability while being part of a dedicated team enforcing vital laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws and regulations on international shipping
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify threats
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanLocation-based recruitment incentives (15%-25%)