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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Blue Island, TA
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 team protecting America's borders. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement while making a significant impact on national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining admissibility for entry into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling activities

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws and regulations for importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques for threat identification
  • Conducting law enforcement interviews

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in Thrift Savings PlanPotential for location-based salary incentives