Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Richland Hills, TX
4 days 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 a dedicated team focused on protecting American interests. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and job stability while engaging in vital law enforcement work.
Key Responsibilities
Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
Conducting inspections of individuals and vehicles
Determining admissibility of individuals into the U.S.
Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband
Required Qualifications
Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7
Detaining suspected violators of laws
Enforcing laws on importing and exporting
Using 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
Age must be under 40 at referral
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or higher
LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited institution
Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education
Veterans' preference eligibility
Benefits & Perks
Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanLocation recruitment incentives