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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sauk Village, TA
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 will protect American interests and secure our nation. Work alongside an elite team, ensuring the enforcement of laws and facilitating legitimate trade while enjoying competitive pay and 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 admissibility of individuals for entry into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws and regulations related to international shipping
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis
  • Conducting law enforcement interviews

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in a related field
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanRecruitment incentives ranging from 10% to 25% of salary for certain locationsEligibility for up to $45,000 in overtime pay