CBP Officer (Port Officer-In-Charge)

Customs and Border Protection • Sitka, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Portland Field Office, Area Port of Anchorage, located in Sitka, Alaska. Duties This is a Reassignment Opportunity Bulletin: You must be currently serving or have previously served as a permanent GS-12 with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and are currently serving or have served in the 1895 series within the last five years to qualify under this Bulletin. If you hold or have previously held the GS-1895-13 level or higher and are willing to take a change to lower grade, you will also be considered for this position. Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by performing law enforcement activities such as inspection, intelligence analysis, examination, and interpretation of laws and regulations. This position starts at a salary of $104,013.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $135,219.00 (GS-12, Step 10). Salary above includes Special Rate for Customs and Border Protection Officer positions in the Alaska locality pay area. Salary above excludes cost-of-living allowance (COLA). In this position you will become a key member of a team of homeland security professionals responsible for detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Typical work assignments include: Performing inspections and enforcement of persons, merchandise, and conveyances at ports of entryin the United States to not only ensure the legal entry of persons, merchandise, and conveyances,but also to prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the United States. Interpreting and applying laws, rules, and regulations of over forty Federal agencies. Advising and assisting the public and trade community on CBP policies and procedures, includingimmigration and document requirements, import/export changes/restrictions, overages/shortages,weight discrepancies, misdirected shipments, or possible seizures of merchandise. Targeting, inspecting, and interviewing low to high risk, self-selected, and randomly selectedpersons, merchandise, conveyances, and cargo for contraband and compliance with applicableregulations with minimal to no supervision and/or guidance from a supervisor. Processing required documentation for other Federal agencies and serving as a direct liaison with those agencies as needed.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
• All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English
• May be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
• Must meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms
• Must possess the Ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle.
• A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET national security clearance.
• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Gathering and analyzing information from all available sources such as intelligence reports, open-source information, and law enforcement databases.
• Interacting with carriers, other agencies, and foreign entities to exchange information and providing guidance on admissibility and compliance.
• Performing inspection, intelligence analysis, examination, and law enforcement activities including apprehension, detention and arrest relating to arrival and departure of persons, conveyances and merchandise at the Port of Entry.
• Applying behavioral and cultural analysis and decision-making skills in order to perform the risk assessment required to release travelers and shipments and to identify those requiring further scrutiny.
• Developing, planning, and performing tactical operations in the air/land/sea cargo and passenger environments.
• Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process
• Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 10/23/2026

Nice To Haves

• Currently serving or have previously served as a permanent GS-12 with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and are currently serving or have served in the 1895 series within the last five years to qualify under this Bulletin.
• Hold or have previously held the GS-1895-13 level or higher and are willing to take a change to lower grade.

Responsibilities

• Performing inspections and enforcement of persons, merchandise, and conveyances at ports of entry in the United States to not only ensure the legal entry of persons, merchandise, and conveyances, but also to prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the United States.
• Interpreting and applying laws, rules, and regulations of over forty Federal agencies.
• Advising and assisting the public and trade community on CBP policies and procedures, including immigration and document requirements, import/export changes/restrictions, overages/shortages, weight discrepancies, misdirected shipments, or possible seizures of merchandise.
• Targeting, inspecting, and interviewing low to high risk, self-selected, and randomly selected persons, merchandise, conveyances, and cargo for contraband and compliance with applicable regulations with minimal to no supervision and/or guidance from a supervisor.
• Processing required documentation for other Federal agencies and serving as a direct liaison with those agencies as needed.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Relocation expenses will be paid in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation limits and agency policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed