Supervisory CBP Officer (Port Director)

Customs and Border Protection • Havre, MT

9h • $109,383 - $142,199 • Onsite

About The Position

This first-line supervisory position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations, Seattle Field Office, Port of Willow Creek, in Havre, Montana. The Port Director leads and manages port operations and staff to carry out the Office of Field Operations mission, including efforts to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering or exiting the United States. The position starts at $109,383 per year (GS-13, Step 1) and has a maximum listed salary of $142,199 (GS-13, Step 10).

The position is filled on a temporary, not-to-exceed three-year basis, with possible extensions for up to two additional years in one-year increments. The employee may be returned to their previous or an equivalent position, and management may make the assignment permanent under the conditions described in the posting. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a secret national security clearance, wear an approved uniform, and may need to rotate assignments or duty locations. Work may include shifts, rotational schedules, and overtime beyond a 40-hour workweek.

The work environment includes offices, aircraft operation areas, airline passenger and cargo areas, and marine docks. Outdoor work may occur in snow, rain, extreme heat, or remote areas without modern comfort facilities. Work may involve toxic chemicals, pesticides, and fumigants, and may require protective equipment. The incumbent must maintain access to data systems needed for duty execution.

The role requires qualifying experience equivalent to at least one year at the next lower grade, along with applicable time-in-grade requirements. Applicants must meet CBP employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship, residency requirements where applicable, a passing CBP Officer Promotional Assessment, firearms qualifications, and the ability to operate a government vehicle with a valid, non-restricted driver's license. The position is subject to background investigation and polygraph requirements, and may require medical screening and a physical fitness test. Newly appointed first-time supervisors must complete required leadership training; selectees must also complete the stated CBP Field Operations Academy and post-academy training requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• For applicants not currently employed by CBP, physically reside in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years, subject to possible waiver provisions.
• Pass the required CBP Officer Promotional Assessment component and obtain a passing total score.
• Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, including relevant experience in targeting and intelligence vetting, inspections, tactical operations, investigative techniques and reporting, stakeholder interaction, and mentoring CBP officers.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by 10/22/2026; current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
• Meet initial and continuing firearms qualifications and firearm eligibility requirements.
• Possess the ability to operate a government-owned vehicle and a valid, non-restricted driver's license.
• Successfully complete required background investigation and polygraph processes, as applicable.
• Obtain and maintain a secret national security clearance.
• Meet medical and physical requirements and pass the pre-employment fitness test if applicable.
• Complete required CBP training, including 101 days at the Field Operations Academy, approximately 7–10 days of pre-academy training, and 14–17 weeks of post-academy training, as applicable.
• Be available for shift and rotational work and scheduled or unscheduled overtime beyond the 40-hour workweek.
• Wear an officially approved uniform while in duty status.
• Maintain access to data systems necessary for duty execution.
• Meet any applicable requirements for secondary CBP Officer Special Retirement Coverage, including direct movement from a primary position and three years of service in a primary position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large staff at a port of entry to accomplish the full scope of the Office of Field Operations mission.
• Direct prearrival risk assessments, primary and secondary inspections, enforcement and compliance dispositions, investigations, and intelligence collection and analysis in inbound and outbound operations.
• Manage a large bargaining-unit workforce by applying the national collective bargaining agreement and interacting with union representatives to prevent and resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with cooperating government agencies, port authorities, foreign entities, and other stakeholders to coordinate efforts and share information.
• Provide guidance on laws and regulations enforced by CBP.
• Interpret federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning the admissibility of people, cargo, and conveyances; international mail compliance; and the arrival and departure of vessels and aircraft.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Fully funded relocation expenses, subject to Federal Travel Regulation limits and agency policy.

What This Job Offers

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