Supervisory CBP Officer (Use of Force Course Developer / Instructor)

Customs and Border Protection•Glynco, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This temporary, rotational assignment is with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Training and Development. The position is located at the Field Operations Academy in Glynco, Georgia, or the Trade and Cargo Academy in Charleston, South Carolina. The assignment is not to exceed three years, with possible one-year extensions for up to an additional two years. The employee may be returned to their prior or an equivalent position at any time, under the terms described in the announcement. The incumbent develops and updates use-of-force training for CBP officers, delivers instruction in classroom and practical settings, evaluates student and instructor performance, and supports training program planning and administration. The role requires a qualifying use-of-force instructor certification or Special Response Team Operator status. The position requires wearing an approved uniform and may involve shift or rotational work and overtime. It is a polygraph-required position and may require background, medical, and physical-fitness screening, as described in the announcement.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, including applying CBP laws, regulations, policies, instructions, and procedures related to border security, law enforcement, and use-of-force operations in support of training or operational mission requirements.
Experience developing, delivering, mentoring, or evaluating training in problem-solving, decision-making, work practices, and applicable law enforcement procedures.
Experience conducting or instructing visual and physical inspections of travelers, cargo, baggage, conveyances, and packing materials, including appropriate use of non-intrusive inspection technology.
Experience assessing inspection results and other available information to determine whether travelers, cargo, or conveyances may be admitted, released, or referred for secondary inspection or further law enforcement processing.
Hold a current Firearms Instructor or Less Lethal Instructor Certification; be prepared to renew a previous such certification within the first 60 days after entering on duty; or be an active, reserve, or inactive Special Response Team Operator.
Be a U.S. citizen; males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
Meet the primary U.S. residency requirement of at least three of the last five years, or qualify for an exception as described in the announcement. This requirement applies to applicants not currently employed by CBP.
Pass the required CBP Officer Promotional Assessment component with a passing total score.
Meet firearm eligibility requirements under the Gun Control Act, as amended by the Lautenberg Amendment.
Possess the ability to operate a government-owned vehicle and a valid, non-restricted driver's license.
For eligibility for this secondary administrative CBPO special retirement coverage position, have permanently served in a primary CBPO special retirement coverage position.
Meet all qualification requirements and applicable time-in-grade requirements by November 3, 2026; current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
Undergo required background investigation and polygraph process; candidates who are not current CBP employees in a law enforcement position may be required to pass a polygraph.
If not a current GS-1895, successfully complete medical screening and the pre-employment fitness test.
Wear an officially approved uniform while in duty status.
Be available for possible shift or rotational work and scheduled or unscheduled overtime beyond the 40-hour workweek.
Complete an 18-month supervisory probationary period if required upon appointment.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and update use-of-force curricula, lesson plans, instructional materials, and practical exercises for basic, advanced, and continuing CBP Officer education programs.
Deliver classroom, scenario-based, and skills instruction in resident and non-resident training environments.
Supervise and evaluate student performance to ensure learning objectives and proficiency standards are met.
Provide technical advice and guidance on training methods, use-of-force policies, law enforcement procedures, and instructional standards.
Research and prepare supporting policy, procedure, and accreditation documentation.
Coordinate and evaluate educational program activities, instructor performance, training resources, and program implementation for compliance with agency guidance, training standards, and accreditation requirements.
Conduct long-range planning and program management for new and substantive training initiatives; identify emerging training needs, recommend improvements, and support implementation across assigned training branches.
Maintain access to data systems necessary for duty execution.
Complete mandatory leadership training if appointed as a first-time CBP supervisor, unless previously completed.