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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Meridian, LA
4 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

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 competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a chance to be part of a dedicated 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 into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws relating to importing/exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanLocation incentives up to 25% of salary