Law Enforcement Information Systems Specialist

Customs and Border Protection • Spokane, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Spokane Sector, Targeting & Intelligence Division in Spokane, WA. In this position, you will be supporting intelligence and law enforcement operations by compiling, analyzing, and reporting information from law enforcement systems, surveillance tools, and databases. Your work directly supports the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) mission by providing timely, accurate, and actionable information that helps enforce immigration laws, support border security operations, and protect the safety of officers and the public. As a Law Enforcement Information Systems Specialist (LEISS), you will be responsible for supporting intelligence and law enforcement operations through information gathering, tactical reporting, surveillance support, and database analysis.

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.
• Follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.
• Must adhere to government ethics standards.
• 3 years of general experience for GS-5, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least a GS-4, performing duties such as: Using information systems or databases to collect, review, organize, or retrieve data in support of reports, inquiries, or operational activities; Compiling and organizing information from multiple records systems to assist with identifying relevant facts, trends, discrepancies, or missing information; Applying basic knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations, or chain-of-command requirements to route, transmit, or report information accurately and in accordance with established guidelines; Reviewing geographic, jurisdictional, or operational information to assist personnel in understanding locations, service areas, offices, or partner organization responsibilities; Communicating information orally or in writing to gather facts, report findings, respond to requests, or maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6) for GS-7, performing duties such as: Using information systems or databases to collect, analyze, and organize data to support reports, inquiries, operational activities, or decision-making; Interpreting and applying policies, procedures, regulations, or chain-of-command requirements to transmit, route, or report information accurately and in accordance with established guidelines; Reviewing geographic, jurisdictional, or operational information to identify relevant locations, service areas, organizational responsibilities, or partner jurisdictions; Analyzing information from multiple internal or external sources to identify relevant facts, patterns, discrepancies, or missing information; Communicating findings orally or in writing to gather information, prepare reports, respond to requests, or maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the specialized experience requirement for GS-7.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior LEISS personnel in developing intelligence reports based on research and information gathering used to support Border Patrol operations.
• Receiving, compiling, and updating tactical intelligence reports that impact real-time enforcement operations within CBP and other law enforcement agencies.
• Gathering, verifying, and sorting information requested by Border Patrol Agents and law enforcement organizations for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintaining USBP historical activity data, including apprehensions, seizures, and Significant Incident Reports.
• Conducting data mining and analysis using national databases to support tactical decisions, mission planning, and execution.

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.

What This Job Offers

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