Writer-Editor

Customs and Border Protection•Selfridge ANG Base, MI

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Detroit Sector, Mission Readiness Operations. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions or units within the listed duty locations. The Writer-Editor writes, edits, and composes materials including standard operating procedures, speeches, operational documents, official correspondence, and statements on Agency activities. The role also prepares reports, news articles, and other publications about the work of Border Patrol. The position develops written responses to congressional inquiries on complex issues related to the mission, policies, programs, and initiatives of the Border Patrol. It develops strategic communication messages based on leadership guidance and ensures existing messages are incorporated into appropriate media and products. The Writer-Editor assists staff in producing clear, accurate, concise documents; reviews and structures content; coordinates proposed changes in approach, emphasis, or presentation; and researches, verifies, analyzes, and selects information from a wide range of sources. The position is at the GS-12 level, with a stated salary range of $98,729 to $128,350. Applicants must meet federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship, applicable Selective Service registration, and the residency requirement. Applicants are subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background investigation and drug testing. The position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including preparing written responses to inquiries on complex mission, policy, and program issues.
Experience maintaining awareness of and writing and/or editing correspondence that conforms to established printing and publishing standards.
Experience collaborating with other writers and editors to continually mainstream correspondence processes.
Experience establishing and maintaining electronic documents and related information.
Experience ensuring materials are clear and consistent with policies and style requirements.
U.S. citizenship.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
Applicants not currently employed by CBP must have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years, subject to possible exceptions.
All pre-employment processes are conducted in English; applicants may be required to pass a background investigation and drug screening.
Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by October 21, 2026.
New federal employees must serve a one-year probationary period; current or former federal employees may also be required to serve or complete one.
Resume must explicitly demonstrate the required specialized experience and must not exceed two pages.

Responsibilities

Write and edit standard operating procedures, speeches, operational documents, official correspondence, and statements on Agency activities.
Write reports, news articles, and other publications about the work of Border Patrol.
Prepare written responses to congressional inquiries on complex issues related to the Border Patrol's mission, policies, programs, and initiatives.
Develop strategic communication messages based on leadership guidance and incorporate existing messages into appropriate media and products.
Assist staff in preparing clear, accurate, and concise documents.
Examine document content and organize material structurally.
Coordinate proposed changes in approach, emphasis, or presentation to produce revisions.
Gather, develop, and verify information from a wide range of sources.
Analyze and select pertinent information and determine its most logical and effective use.