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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Saint Joseph, MO
1 day ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and be part of a dedicated law enforcement team. You will protect American interests by securing the nation's borders and preventing illegal activities, while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections and determining admissibility
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws related to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques for threat identification
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Combination of experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential location incentives of 15%-25% salary