Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Coamo, PR
11 hours ago
$61,111 - $124,443
Job Description
Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you'll play a vital role in safeguarding America's borders and enhancing national economic prosperity. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work within an elite law enforcement team.
Key Responsibilities
Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel
Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
Determining admissibility of individuals for entry
Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband
Required Qualifications
Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
Detaining suspected violators of laws
Enforcing laws and regulations related to importing and exporting
Utilizing 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
Must be referred before 40th birthday
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education
Benefits & Perks
Health, dental and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential location recruitment incentives up to 25%