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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Racine, WI
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 will safeguard American interests and enhance economic prosperity. Be part of a dedicated law enforcement team committed to protecting the nation's borders.

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 of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws and regulations related to importing/exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify threats
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Must be referred before 40th birthday

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