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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