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