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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Gresham, OR
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 protecting America's borders. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, significant benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact in national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws relating to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveThrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives of 15%-25% of salary