Law Enforcement Information Systems Specialist

Customs and Border Protection • Grand Island, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Law Enforcement Information Systems Specialist and provides multifaceted analysis products including reports and real-time communication in support of intelligence and law enforcement operations. This position starts at a salary of $52,766.00 (GS-7, Step 1) to $83,911.00 (GS-9, Step 10) with promotion potential to $83,911 (GS-9 Step 10). In this Law Enforcement Information Systems Specialist (LEISS) position, you will become a key team member of Homeland Security administrative professionals.

Requirements

• You 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
• You may be required to pass a background investigation
• CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures
• As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards.
• Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.
• Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.
• DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Border Patrol Council - NBPC.
• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Explaining information conveyed to the field on surveillance activities, sensor alarms, and database findings; Gathering, verifying, and sorting information requested by Border Patrol Agents, and law enforcement organizations for accuracy and completeness; Reviewing various reports to ensure accuracy; Informing supervisors of progress, potential controversies, and any widespread impacts; Directing and advising responding law enforcement officers using information derived from law enforcement information systems.
• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Researching, analyzing, developing, and reporting on a wide variety of investigative and intelligence information to support ongoing investigations; Conducting data mining and analyzing information by utilizing national databases to determine identity, alienage, and removability of individuals; Gathering and analyzing data collected through numerous databases to ensure a proper status determination is quickly and accurately made; Conducting real-time, rapid research through a wide assortment of databases and information systems to locate data pertinent to the timely development of tactical decisions made during mission planning and execution.
• 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 10/15/2026.

Nice To Haves

• Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government

Responsibilities

• Creating intelligence reports based on extrapolated data, research and analysis.
• Conducting data mining and analyzing information by utilizing national databases to determine identity, citizenship, and removability of individuals in accordance with Immigration laws, rules, and regulations.
• Analyzing tactical surveillance video and imagery in conjunction with sensor alerts and other resources to detect and identify threats and incursions entering the U.S. and relay that information to agents in real time.
• Researching, analyzing, developing, and reporting on a variety of investigative and intelligence information to support ongoing investigations.
• Interpreting and implementing immigration law, video surveillance and database analysis.
• Explaining information conveyed to the field on surveillance activities, sensor alarms, and database findings.
• Gathering, verifying, and sorting information requested by Border Patrol Agents, and law enforcement organizations for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviewing various reports to ensure accuracy.
• Informing supervisors of progress, potential controversies, and any widespread impacts.
• Directing and advising responding law enforcement officers using information derived from law enforcement information systems.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level