Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Multiple Field Offices. Salary: Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S. scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection. There is no recruitment incentive associated with this job announcement.
Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Conducting prearrival targeting and intelligence vetting and gathering and analyzing information from all available sources Performing primary inspections of cargo, conveyances, and travelers and secondary inspections of referrals from primary Developing, planning, and performing tactical operations in cargo and passenger environments Employing a variety of investigative techniques and preparing accurate reports regarding inspections, gathered intelligence, and incidents Interacting with internal and external contacts and mentoring lower level CBP officers and officers new to the port, environment, or work unit NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Polygraph Examination: The Supervisory CBP Officer (Reemployed Annuitant) position is a polygraph-required position. If you are not a current CBP employee in a law enforcement position, you may be required to take a polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in the pre-employment process. Please see Polygraph Examination. Former, retired CBP Officers rehired into the same position may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver. You will receive information to request a waiver in your Background Investigation Package. Probationary Period: Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. If you are not a current GS-1895, and you are selected, you will have to meet the following medical/physical standards: Medical Requirements: Following a tentative job offer, candidates may be required to undergo and successfully complete a medical screening process. Former, retired CBP Officers rehired into the same position may be eligible to obtain a medical waiver. Physical Fitness Test: You will be required to successfully pass the Pre-employment Fitness Test. Please view both Hiring Process Deep Dive Video: The Fitness Test and Pre-Employment Fitness Test Physical Readiness Program, a 6-week program designed to assist you in achieving a level of physical fitness that will help you successfully pass the CBP fitness test. Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work environment includes offices, aircraft operation areas, airline passenger and cargo areas, and marine docks. Periods of outdoor work may be required in snow, rain, or extreme heat. Occasional periods of outdoor work may be required in remote areas with no modern comfort facilities. The work may involve the use of toxic chemicals, pesticides and fumigants. Protective clothing may be required such as hard hats, gloves, goggles, hearing protection, and respirators. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. 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
You lived the mission every day and know what it takes to protect America's citizens, borders, and economic prosperity. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations (OFO) requires Officers with your passion and work experience in Customs and Border Protection (CBP). As a retired CBP Officer, we are calling you back to the frontlines to protect American interest and secure our Nation. Your country needs your expertise, professionalism, and commitment. Benefits of returning to OFO as a reemployed annuitant may include: The availability of a salary offset waiver, allowing you to retain your full retirement annuity and full salary while re-employed, An expedited pre-employment process, Accelerated re-entry training conducted at the port. Make an impact; re-join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations. This announcement is for Retired CBP Officers who would like to return as reemployed annuitants. If you are interested in joining the team to protect our nation's borders, but are not eligible under this announcement please visit USA Jobs to apply. We look forward to serving with you! This position starts at a salary of $105,383.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $137,000.00 (GS-13, Step 10). As a re-employed annuitant CBP may allow a waiver of Salary Offset (Dual Compensation Waiver). Reemployed annuitants with a dual compensation waiver receive both their full basic annuity and full salary. TERM Appointment: To meet agency needs, this position will be filled on a term basis not-to-exceed (NTE) 4 years. Candidates may be contacted prior to the JOA close date to initiate the hiring process. Who May Apply: Retired CBP Officers: Must meet eligibility for reinstatement as defined by 5 CFR 315.401. Must have passed the CBPO Field Operations Academy and post-Academy prior to leaving CBP. Must have successfully completed the requirements of a probationary or trial period. Must have satisfactory or pass performance appraisals during the last three years of federal employment. Must have been separated at the applicant's choice with no disciplinary action taken within the last three years of CBP employment and with no disciplinary proceeding pending. Must have held a competitive permanent position with the Full Performance Level of GS-12. Retired applicants must have been retired one (1) year before the opening date of this announcement. In this supervisory position you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Typical work assignments include: Supervising shift operations and providing technical advice to subordinate staff on a wide range of operational and enforcement issues related to the arrival and departure of persons, merchandise, and conveyances at the port of entry Finding ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work Coaching and mentoring employees while planning and scheduling work on a daily basis Planning and carrying out assignments, projects, studies, or investigations intended to explore and resolve operations and law enforcement problems, or to improve new procedures Performing primary and secondary inspections while interpreting laws and regulations of a broad range of Federal, state, and local agencies, relating to the admissibility of people, cargo, and conveyances; international mail compliance; and arrival and departure of vessels and aircraft Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for five (5) of the following mission critical locations: Jackman/Coburn Gore, ME Beecher Falls, VT Calais, ME Derby Line, VT Richford, VT Eastport/Lubec, ME Highgate Springs, VT Madawaska, ME Norton, VT Van Buren, ME Vanceboro, ME Alexandria Bay, NY Champlain, NY Massena, NY Trout River, NY Gordie Howe, MI Port Huron, MI Sault Sainte Marie, MI Key West, FL Calexico, CA Otay Mesa, CA San Ysidro, CA Tecate, CA San Francisco, CA Honolulu, HI Dunseith, ND Pembina, ND Portal, ND International Falls/Rainer, MN Grand Portage, MN Raymond, MT Sweetgrass, MT Oroville, WA Blaine, WA Douglas, AZ Lukeville, AZ Nogales, AZ San Luis, AZ NOTE: Placement will be determined based on current vacancy and operational requirements.