Cbp Officer (Headquarters Programs)

Customs and Border Protection•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO), Admissibility & Passenger Programs, External Engagement and Initiatives, in Washington, D.C. The officer manages one or more national programs that support the detection and prevention of terrorists and instruments of terror from entering or exiting the United States, and helps strengthen the Department’s ability to perform homeland security functions. As a Program Manager, the incumbent serves as OFO’s principal headquarters liaison for complex operational and policy matters, provides senior-level policy and operational guidance, identifies systemic policy or control weaknesses, directs the drafting of new or revised OFO policy, negotiates implementation commitments with leadership, and prepares policy issue papers, decision memoranda, and briefing materials. The role requires maintaining access to data systems necessary for duty execution and completing 89 days of paid training at the CBP Field Operations Academy in Glynco, Georgia. This is a secondary administrative CBP Officer Special Retirement Coverage position. The announcement states a salary range of $147,899 to $192,275 (GS-14, Steps 1–10). The position requires a uniform, firearm qualifications, and the ability to operate a government-owned vehicle. Assignments or duty locations may rotate. Shift or rotational work and overtime may be required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
For applicants not currently employed by CBP, physical residence in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years, unless eligible for a waiver.
Passing score on the required CBP Officer Promotional Assessment component.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, including experience in systems analysis, statistical sampling, management review, or other evaluative methods; applying immigration and admissibility law and regulations; communicating cases or operations with internal and external stakeholders; using laws, regulations, policies, and precedents governing CBP Officer authorities and OFO operations; and interpreting legislation or judicial rulings and drafting policy, directives, or proposed regulatory changes.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements, including 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band for current federal employees.
Meet the applicable secondary CBPO Special Retirement Coverage eligibility conditions, including permanent service in a primary CBPO SRC position and applicable service-continuity requirements.
Meet initial and continuing firearm qualifications and applicable firearm eligibility requirements.
Possess the ability to operate a government-owned vehicle and a valid, non-restricted driver’s license.
Successfully complete required pre-employment screening, which may include a background investigation, drug testing, polygraph examination, medical screening, and physical fitness test, as applicable.
Successfully complete required training; failure to do so may result in reassignment, demotion, or separation.
Wear an officially approved uniform while in duty status.
Be available for shift or rotational work and scheduled or unscheduled overtime beyond a 40-hour work week, as required.
Meet any applicable medical and physical standards for safely performing the essential duties.

Responsibilities

Manage one or more national programs supporting efforts to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering or exiting the United States.
Serve as OFO’s principal headquarters liaison for complex operational and policy matters with senior officials in DHS components, federal departments and agencies, foreign governments, state and local law enforcement, trade and carrier executives, and senior CBP leadership.
Provide senior-level policy and operational guidance to CBP field commands and domestic and foreign law enforcement partners on complex investigative and enforcement matters.
Identify systemic policy or control weaknesses, direct the drafting of new or revised OFO policy, and negotiate implementation commitments with leadership.
Prepare policy issue papers, decision memoranda, and briefing materials to influence CBP- and DHS-level decisions.
Maintain access to data systems necessary to perform assigned duties.
Attend and successfully complete the required 89 days of paid training at the CBP Field Operations Academy.