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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Hartsdale, NY
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'll work with an elite team to secure America's borders and protect its interests. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to make a significant impact in law enforcement.

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

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws related to international shipping
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify threats
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Age under 40 at referral time

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Graduate-level education combined with specialized experience

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanOvertime pay up to $45,000Location recruitment incentives (15%-25%)