CBP Officer

Customs and Border Protection • Alexandria, LA

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, New Orleans Field Office, New Orleans Task Force Program (Collaboration with ERO) in Alexandria, LA. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. 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 $91,985.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $119,583.00 (GS-12, Step 10) 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.

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
• CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures
• Must possess the Ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle.
• A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required.
• Must 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 10/13/2026
• If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Must be able to pass a polygraph examination.
• Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
• If you are not a current GS-1895, and you are selected, you will have to meet the following medical/physical standards:
• Must successfully pass the Pre-employment Fitness Test.
• Must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.

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 primary inspections to determine alienage, citizenship, admissibility as well as the physical and visual examination of cargo and conveyances to determine admissibility and compliance with import/export requirements or the need for further inspection.
• Conducting a wide range of record checks using a variety of law enforcement databases and systems and employing tactical intelligence to identify high risk travelers.
• Interpreting and applying the laws and regulations relating to the admissibility of people into the U.S.
• Developing, disseminating, and utilizing tactical information and intelligence.
• Interacting with carriers, other agencies, and foreign entities to exchange information and provide guidance on admissibility and compliance.

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.
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What This Job Offers

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