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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Munster, LA
2 days 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. With competitive pay, benefits, and a chance to work with a dedicated team, your role is vital in safeguarding our borders and enhancing economic prosperity.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing importing/exporting regulations
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques
  • Conducting interviews in law enforcement

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 PlanPotential recruitment incentives of 15%-25%