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United States Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Oakland, CA
2 days ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you'll protect American interests and secure our nation. Enjoy a rewarding career with great pay, comprehensive benefits, and significant promotion potential in a vital law enforcement role.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Must be referred before turning 40 (some exceptions apply)
  • Three years of general work experience OR a bachelor's degree OR a combination of both for GS-5
  • One year of specialized experience OR a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement OR a combination for GS-7

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement experience
  • Military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insuranceSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanUp to $45,000 in annual overtime payRecruitment incentives of 10–25% for eligible locations