Border Protection Specialist

Improve Border Security as a Customs Officer

Career opportunities await for individuals who want to safeguard our nation's borders and enhance economic prosperity.

This role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. It requires interviewing suspected violators to determine their admissibility into the United States.

• Detain suspects using proper law enforcement methods
• Enforce import/export regulations relating to international shipping
• Analyze intelligence data to identify potential threats
• Conduct interviews with suspected violators to gather information about appropriate actions

To qualify as a GS-9 officer, candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience or equivalent qualifications that demonstrate advanced knowledge in customs law enforcement techniques. In addition, those seeking this position may substitute education or combine both academic achievements and professional expertise based on individual qualifications and merit. Education attainment includes achieving master’s level degree status from an accredited institution or other recognized national authorities.