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Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Villanova, 9
4 days ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer to protect American interests and secure the nation's borders. This rewarding career offers competitive pay, benefits, and job stability while making a significant impact on national security.

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

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Age limit of under 40 years (some exceptions apply)
  • Ability to interact with the public
  • Experience in law enforcement or military law enforcement (for GS-9)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Superior Academic Achievement (3.0+ GPA or honor society membership)
  • One year of specialized experience in inspections, law enforcement, and regulatory compliance

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insuranceSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives of 10-25% of salary for eligible locations