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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

La Grange Park, JM
1 day ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) and play a critical role in safeguarding America's borders. As part of a dedicated team, you will enforce laws, facilitate legitimate trade and travel, and ensure national security while enjoying competitive pay and robust benefits.

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 the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
  • Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws
  • Enforcing laws related to importing, exporting, and international shipping
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis
  • 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 recruitment incentives (15%-25%)