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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Ridgewood, NJ
2 days 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 excellent pay, benefits, and the chance to work with a dedicated team committed to protecting American interests.

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

  • Three years of full-time general work experience
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Combination of general work experience and college education
  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Must be referred before turning 40

Preferred Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience in inspections, law enforcement, and regulatory compliance
  • A bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic Achievement (3.0+ GPA or honor society membership)
  • One year of graduate-level education
  • Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, visionSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives of 10–25% of salary for eligible locations