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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Snellville, 6
1 day ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and be part of a dedicated team working to secure the nation's borders. Enjoy competitive pay, robust benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitate legitimate trade and travel
  • Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determine the admissibility of individuals entering the U.S.
  • Prevent 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 importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Must be referred before your 40th birthday

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education
  • Spanish language skills for certain locations

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential for up to $45,000 in overtime payLocation incentives of 15%-25% of salary for select locations