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Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Plainfield, NJ
2 days ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you'll protect American interests by enforcing laws and facilitating trade. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a supportive federal workforce.

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 of individuals and contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Three years of full-time general work experience or a bachelor's degree
  • One year of specialized experience for GS-7 or a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement
  • Combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, and vision insuranceSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives of 10-25% of salary