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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

River Forest, IL
1 day ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and become part of an elite law enforcement team dedicated to protecting America's borders and ensuring the safety of its people. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on national security.

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

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws related to importing/exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential for up to $45,000 in overtime payLocation recruitment incentives up to 25%