Ability to remain calm and use sound judgment in the face of threats of personal danger and other hazards or emergencies. Knowledge and understanding of the laws, regulations, precedent decisions, and instructions pertaining to law enforcement or customs patrol work, i.e., relating to such matters as search and seizure and the rights of those subject to arrest. Correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, or residents in public or private institutions. Criminal investigation, police officer, or other law enforcement work that required the ability to plan and conduct investigations, plan and make arrests, serve court orders, use firearms, and deal with people in a persuasive, tactful, and resourceful manner. For positions at GS-9 and above, experience must have included interpreting and enforcing Customs Service or comparable laws, rules, and regulations.
All positions require qualification in the use of firearms.
Proficiency with standard issue firearms must be demonstrated for successful completion of training. They must qualify to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable government regulations after they are hired. Applicants must be in sound physical condition and of good muscular development. Near vision, corrected or uncorrected, must be sufficient to read Jaeger Type 2 at 14 inches. Based on the results of clinical studies of candidates who have undergone Radial Keratotomy eye operations to correct vision defects, the medical techniques of Radial Keratotomy or Orthokeratology will not be accepted as a means of meeting vision requirements.