Customs and Border Protection Officer "> Protect America's borders, safeguard the nation's economic prosperity, and enhance global security as a Customs and Border Protection Officer. This exceptional opportunity allows you to work alongside an elite team of highly trained professionals who share a sense of camaraderie, pride, and purpose in their daily mission. You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, working together to protect American interests and secure our nation. If you are looking for a rewarding career with great pay, benefits, and job stability, this is the perfect time to make your move. As a CBPO, you will be part of a 60,000+ strong workforce that strives to protect the American people by enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations. You will facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel, conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances, and determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States. Key responsibilities include: Enforcing laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and international shipping. 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 the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband. Duty Locations – Incentives available for some locations Be prepared to provide your preference for one of the following mission-critical locations: (list truncated for brevity) . The preference locations listed above are expected to have vacancies available in the future; however, if the duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a duty location in another geographic location within the United States. Salary and Benefits Annual Base Salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies as follows:

GS-9: $61,111 - $124,443 per year Officers are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits, including health, dental, and other insurance plans, generous annual and sick leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan. Qualifications You qualify for the GS-9 grade level in one of the following ways: experience, education, or a combination of both. Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that includes: Detaining suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws and/or arresting violators using the proper law enforcement methods. Enforcing laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping. Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats. Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity. Education Substitution: A master's (or higher) degree or an LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience AND successfully completed graduate-level education. Other Requirements Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Residency: Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years. Age Restriction: Must be referred before your 40th birthday (some exceptions apply). Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans may qualify for excepted service appointment. Formal Training: Includes two-week orientation and 101-day academy at FLETC in Glynco, GA. Spanish training may be required for certain locations.