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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Corvallis, OR
2 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) and be part of a dedicated team protecting American interests. You will enforce laws, facilitate trade, and enhance national security, all while enjoying competitive pay and benefits.

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

  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-8
  • Detaining and arresting violators using proper law enforcement methods
  • Enforcing laws relating to importing, exporting, and international shipping
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify threats
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential location-based salary incentives