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Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

El Cajon, NS
3 days ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and become part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding America's borders. This rewarding career offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement in federal law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
  • Facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel
  • Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the U.S.
  • Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Resided in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Under 40 years of age (with exceptions for veterans)
  • Three years of general work experience or a bachelor's degree for GS-5
  • One year of specialized experience or a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement for GS-7

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insuranceSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanRecruitment incentives of 10-25% of salary for eligible locations