Customs and Border Protection Officer — Shape National Security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; International Falls (MN); On-site; USD 63,431 - 127,464; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the United States offers career opportunities with significant recruitment incentives and a defined career ladder from GS‑5 to GS‑12. New hires may receive up to $15,000 per year for up to three years in select locations, with additional four‑year options in specific sites.

Annual base pay for GS‑9 ranges from $63,431 to $127,464 depending on locality and duties. Fully trained officers may be eligible for overtime pay up to $45,000.

Qualifications

• GS‑9 eligibility can be through experience, education, or both.
• Master’s degree or higher, LL.B., or J.D. qualify for advancement.
• Combination of experience and education considered.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and related laws and regulations.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the U.S.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances; assess risk and threats.

Skills

Detaining suspects

Enforcing import/export laws

Risk assessment

Interviews

Education

Master’s degree or higher; LL.B./J.D. acceptable

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the United States offers career opportunities with significant recruitment incentives and a defined career ladder from GS‑5 to GS‑12. New hires may receive up to $15,000 per year for up to three years in select locations, with additional four‑year options in specific sites.

Annual base pay for GS‑9 ranges from $63,431 to $127,464 depending on locality and duties. Fully trained officers may be eligible for overtime pay up to $45,000.