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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Chicago Heights, JM
2 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, protecting American interests and securing the nation. Enjoy competitive pay, robust benefits, and the opportunity to serve as part of an elite law enforcement team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • 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
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Experience in law enforcement methods
  • Experience enforcing laws and regulations related to importing/exporting
  • Experience utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential location incentives of 15%-25%