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Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sammamish, WA
18 hours ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join the elite team at U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you'll protect the American people and secure the nation's borders. With a career ladder offering promotion potential and comprehensive federal benefits, this role is both rewarding and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitate legitimate trade and travel
  • Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determine admissibility of individuals entering the U.S.
  • Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Age limit: must be referred before turning 40 (some exceptions apply)
  • Experience or education as outlined for GS-5 or GS-7

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, and visionSick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanRecruitment incentives of 10–25% for eligible locations