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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

North Charleston, 03
2 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as an officer and contribute to safeguarding America’s borders and economic prosperity. This role offers a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the stability of federal employment.

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 admissibility of individuals for entry into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws
  • Enforcing laws and regulations relating to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leaveThrift Savings Plan participationPotential location-based salary incentives