Protection Specialist

This is a career-enhancing position as Customs and Border Protection Officers protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing national economic prosperity.

You will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to make America safer. Your role will include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; facilitating trade and travel; conducting inspections; determining admissibility for entry into the United States; preventing illegal entry of individuals and goods.

• Enforcing laws relating to importing/exporting merchandise;

• Determining right of persons to enter/reside/depart from U.S., Guam/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands;

Candidates with experience in law enforcement can leverage their skills in this esteemed role. Individuals without prior law enforcement experience can also apply if they meet specific education requirements or have relevant work background.

A minimum of one year specialized experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level required for GS-9 position:

speedy decision-making using regulations/instructions/procedures;/ trouble-shooting interviewing techniques applying federal/state/local laws/enforcement methods./ risk assessments/relevant security threats,