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United States Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

GRAYVILLE, IL
1 day ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding America's borders and enhancing national security. This rewarding career offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
  • Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
  • Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Age limit: must be referred before turning 40
  • Three years of full-time general work experience or a bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic Achievement (3.0+ GPA or honor society membership)
  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insuranceSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives for eligible locations