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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Grand Portage, 041
4 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer to safeguard American interests and enhance national security. You'll work with a dedicated team, enforcing laws and regulations while facilitating legitimate trade and travel.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 grade level
  • Experience in detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations related to importing and exporting
  • Ability to utilize intelligence techniques for threat identification
  • Experience conducting law enforcement interviews

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanLocation incentives of 15%-25% of salary for certain locationsPotential for up to $45,000 in overtime pay