CBP Officer (Border Security)

Customs and Border Protection•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations, Admissibility & Passenger Programs, Enforcement Programs Division, in Washington, DC. The CBP Officer manages one or more national programs to help detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering or exiting the United States. The role directs programs that strengthen the Department’s ability to perform its homeland security mission. The position is a secondary administrative CBP Officer Special Retirement Coverage position. Prior permanent service in a primary CBP Officer Special Retirement Coverage position is a mandatory prerequisite. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret national security clearance, may need to rotate assignments and duty locations, and must wear an officially approved uniform while on duty. The position includes 89 days of paid training at the CBP Field Operations Academy in Glynco, Georgia, which must be successfully completed as required by CBP. The work may take place in offices, aircraft operation areas, airline passenger and cargo areas, and marine docks. Outdoor work may occur in severe weather or remote locations without modern comfort facilities. Duties may involve toxic chemicals, pesticides, and fumigants, and may require protective clothing. Employees may be required to work shifts on a rotational basis and must be readily available for scheduled or unscheduled overtime beyond a 40-hour work week. The position starts at $125,158 (GS-13, Step 1) and ranges to $162,708 (GS-13, Step 10), including the applicable special locality rate.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including experience with prearrival targeting and intelligence vetting; identifying threats to U.S. borders and national security; briefing and disseminating intelligence; and evaluating information and evidence for risk and admissibility decisions.
Prior permanent service in a primary CBP Officer Special Retirement Coverage position.
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, subject to stated exceptions.
Completion of the required CBP Officer Promotional Assessment component with a passing total score.
A valid, non-restricted driver's license and the ability to operate a government-owned vehicle.
Ability to meet initial and continuing firearms qualifications and applicable firearms eligibility requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret national security clearance.
Successful completion of required background and pre-employment screening; a polygraph may be required for applicants who are not current CBP law-enforcement employees.
If applicable, successful completion of medical screening and the pre-employment fitness test.
Meet applicable time-in-grade and other qualification requirements by November 3, 2026.
Successfully complete required training at the CBP Field Operations Academy.
Be available for shift and rotational work and scheduled or unscheduled overtime.
Meet the applicable CBP secondary-position special retirement coverage conditions; special retirement coverage may depend on prior service and continuous movement between covered positions.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.

Responsibilities

Determine and develop goals and objectives requiring additional emphasis, and measure and evaluate performance.
Recommend program improvements and manage resources.
Plan, direct, coordinate, assign, and organize the work of CBP Officers and professional, technical, and administrative staff.
Promote management accountability and operational integrity in border security initiatives by ensuring compliance with applicable policies.
Conduct prearrival targeting and intelligence vetting of people, conveyances, and merchandise traveling to the United States.
Identify potential threats, including terrorists, criminals, smuggling tactics, and threats to U.S. borders and national security.
Brief and disseminate relevant information and intelligence about trends, patterns, people, merchandise, and conveyances to management and front-line personnel.
Collect, evaluate, and validate information, facts, and evidence to assess risk and support decisions concerning the entry of people and goods into the United States.