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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Stafford, TX
15 hours ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, where you'll work on the front lines of national security and law enforcement. Protect American interests and help secure our borders while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and vehicles
  • Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry of individuals and contraband

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Must be referred before your 40th birthday (some exceptions apply)
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws related to importing and exporting
  • Conducting law enforcement interviews

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 leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential for location-based salary incentivesEligibility for up to $45,000 in overtime pay