Supervisory CBP Officer (Assistant Port Director)

Customs and Border Protection•Calais, ME

15h•$109,383 - $142,199•Onsite

About The Position

This supervisory position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations, Boston Field Office, in Calais, Maine. The Assistant Port Director oversees one or more functional areas at a port of entry and manages programs and operations that support homeland security, including efforts to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering or exiting the United States. The position is at the GS-13 level, with a stated salary range of $109,383 to $142,199, including the special rate for CBP Officer positions in the Rest of the United States locality pay area. The role oversees port operations, staff, and enforcement initiatives. It is a secondary CBP Officer Special Retirement Coverage position, and the posting describes circumstances under which an employee moving into it may no longer qualify for special retirement coverage. The role requires successful completion of specified CBP training. Selectees must complete 101 days of paid training at the CBP Field Operations Academy in Glynco, Georgia, approximately 7–10 days of pre-academy training, and 14–17 weeks of post-academy training at their assigned duty station. Newly appointed second-level supervisors must also complete mandatory leadership training, including four weeks of residential training in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, unless waived. An 18-month supervisory probationary period may apply. The position requires wearing an approved uniform, maintaining access to required data systems, and potentially rotating assignments and duty locations. Work may take place in offices, aircraft operations areas, airline passenger and cargo areas, and marine docks, with outdoor duties in severe weather or remote locations. The work may involve toxic chemicals, pesticides, and fumigants, and may require protective equipment. Shift or rotational work may be required, and employees must be available for scheduled or unscheduled overtime beyond a 40-hour work week.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
For males born after December 31, 1959, be registered with Selective Service.
Meet the primary U.S. residency requirement of at least three of the last five years, subject to the stated exceptions and waiver process for eligible applicants.
Complete all pre-employment processes in English.
Pass a background investigation and/or polygraph as required; this position requires a polygraph, with possible exceptions or reciprocity as described in the posting.
Comply with CBP drug-testing procedures under the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan.
Have taken the required CBP Officer Promotional Assessment component and have a passing Total Score.
Meet initial and continuing firearms qualifications and satisfy the firearms eligibility requirements described in the posting.
Be able to operate a Government Owned Vehicle and hold a valid, non-restricted driver's license.
Complete required financial disclosure.
Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, including relevant CBP Officer inspection, enforcement, operational, communication, coaching, and mentoring experience described in the posting.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by October 22, 2026; current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
For secondary CBP Officer Special Retirement Coverage eligibility, meet the applicable requirements, including prior permanent service in a primary CBP Officer SRC position and required qualifying service and continuity conditions.
If not a current GS-1895 employee, meet the medical and physical standards and pass the Pre-employment Fitness Test.
Successfully complete required pre-academy, academy, post-academy, and applicable supervisory training.
Be available for shift or rotational work and scheduled or unscheduled overtime beyond a 40-hour work week.
Wear an officially approved uniform while in duty status and maintain access to data systems necessary for duty execution.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage port operations, evaluate mission requirements, and advocate for resources and equipment needed to achieve operational goals.
Interpret and apply laws and regulations from multiple agencies to determine the admissibility of travelers, cargo, and conveyances, including compliance involving international mail and vessel and aircraft arrivals and departures.
Develop and deploy special enforcement operations targeting high-risk areas, with a focus on anti-terrorism and trade security initiatives.
Oversee a medium-sized bargaining-unit workforce, ensure proper application of the collective bargaining agreement, and resolve labor-related issues.
Plan, assign, and evaluate subordinate supervisors’ work; address performance and training needs; and implement policies to improve operational efficiency and quality.