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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

New Rochelle, NY
2 days ago
$40,332 - $109,952

Job Description

Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and protect America by safeguarding its borders and enhancing national economic prosperity. This career offers great pay, benefits, and significant job stability within a dedicated team of law enforcement professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
  • Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
  • Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods

Required Qualifications

  • Three years of full-time general work experience or a bachelor's degree or a combination of both for GS-5
  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement or one year of graduate-level education for GS-7
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Must be referred before turning 40 (some exceptions apply for federal or veteran candidates)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, vision, sick and annual leaveRetirement plans including Thrift Savings PlanPotential recruitment incentives of 10-25% of salary for eligible locations