Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Merrillville, LA
1 day ago
$61,111 - $124,443
Job Description
Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding America's borders and ensuring national security. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for growth within a dedicated law enforcement team.
Key Responsibilities
Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
Determining admissibility of individuals for entry
Preventing illegal entry and smuggling
Required Qualifications
Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8
Experience in detaining violators of laws
Experience enforcing laws on importing/exporting
Skill in intelligence techniques and behavior analysis
Experience 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 the Thrift Savings PlanEligibility for up to $45,000 in overtime payRecruitment incentives of 15%-25% for certain locations