Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, International Operations and Advisory Directorate (IOAD), International Field Office, Preclearance, located at various Preclearance locations. This announcement will be used until approximately 04/12/2026.
After that time, when the new announcement is posted, you must re-apply to that announcement to continue to receive consideration.
WHERE WILL POSITIONS BE FILLED UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT? Positions filled under this announcement are in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Preclearance Field Office, in various overseas locations. You will be asked to identify your duty location preferences in the on-line application process. In some cases, the duty stations may not have a vacancy during the life of this announcement.
If you are selected for and accept this position, once you enter on duty, you will no longer be referred for other locations under this announcement. Geographic Location: You may select up to two (2) locations where you would be willing to work. This announcement is for a CBP Officer (Preclearance), GS, 12. We are no longer issuing certificates from the previous announcement OFO-IMP-PC-12885769 that announcement has been discontinued.
You must re-apply to this current vacancy 13083587 announcement to continue to receive consideration. Applicants previously selected need not re-apply for the location they were selected for, but must apply to be considered for other location(s) WHEN IS THIS ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN AND WHAT IS THE LAST DATE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION? We are currently accepting applications from Tag Open Date to Tag Close Date. You must apply on-line by 11:59 p.m.
ET, 10/19/2026 to receive consideration under this announcement. Please refer to the "How to Apply" section for further guidance. You must meet the qualifications and eligibility by to be considered eligible under this announcement. Eligible applicants may be referred and selected at any time after the closing date. However, if selected, you will be promoted/reassigned only after you have met all job requirements such as qualifications and time-in-grade requirements.
Employees who meet the qualifications and other job requirements (as explained in this announcement) by 10/19/2026, are encouraged to apply during the open period. If you do not apply by 10/19/2026 you WILL NOT have an opportunity to apply for this position and will not receive consideration for selection until the next open period. This position starts at a salary of $78,581.00 (GS-12 Step 1) to $102,157.00 (GS-12, Step 10). Salary above excludes COLA.
Please see here for specific COLA Rates. Salary above includes special rate for Customs and Border Protection Officer positions in foreign areas. In this position you will become a key member of a team of homeland security professionals responsible for detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S.
Typical work assignments include: Performing inspection, intelligence analysis, examination, and law enforcement activities including apprehension, detention and arrest relative to arrival and departure of persons, conveyances and merchandise at Ports of Entry (POE). Conducting developmental level officer duties to protect the U.S. homeland, enforce federal laws, and efficiently facilitate legitimate trade and travel.
Developing, planning and participating in tactical operations. Interacting with carriers, other agencies and foreign entities to exchange information and provide guidance on admissibility/compliance. Responsibilities for Preclearance Employees Who Are Stationed in Canada with Privately Owned Vehicles: In accordance with 3 FAM 4124, All U.S.
direct-hire Americans under Chief of Mission authority must obtain appropriate provincial vehicle registration, provincial license plates, provincial driver's licenses, and local insurance if they or their family members operate a privately-owned vehicle. This is a Reassignment Opportunity Bulletin: You must be currently serving or have served as a full-time permanent GS-12 with U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and are currently serving or have served in the 1895 series within the last five years in order to qualify under this Bulletin.
If you are currently serving in the 1895 series as a GS-13 or higher or have done so within the last five years and are willing to take a change to lower grade (at the end of your Preclearance assignment, you will be reassigned at the same grade level as this Preclearance position, unless selected for a higher graded position), you will also be considered for this position.
This position will be filled through reassignment on a permanent basis through time-limited rotational assignments with a minimum tour of two years. At the end of the reassignment, you will be returned to a position at the same level as this Preclearance position.
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. 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: Physical/Medical Requirements: Following a tentative job offer, candidates must undergo and successfully complete a medical screening process.
Individuals must be medically and physically capable of performing the essential job functions and duties of the position safely and efficiently without endangering the health and safety of the individual, others, or national security. For more information regarding the medical screening process and requirements, check out our video and visit our website. 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. Basic Training: You may be required to attend approximately 18 weeks of training at the CBP Academy at FLETC.
Candidates selected for certain duty locations may receive an additional 6 weeks of Spanish language training. Age Requirement: Pursuant to Public Law 110-161, this position is covered under enhanced retirement provisions for Customs and Border Protection Officers which allows for the imposition of a maximum age requirement.
In accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03, the day before an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a Customs and Border Protection Officer. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03, unless the below criteria applies, you must meet this age requirement by the date of referral to the hiring manager.
*** NOTE: The Executive Assistant Commissioner of the Office of Field Operations has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age for original placement into a CBPO position, therefore candidates must enter their original appointment before reaching their 40th birthday. Creditable law enforcement officer service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C.
8401(36) as a Customs and Border Protection Officer on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
Veterans' Preference Eligibility: To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its recent decision of Isabella v. Dept. of State, the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. § 3312.
You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application. 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 Basic Training: You may be required to attend approximately 18 weeks of training at the CBP Academy at FLETC. Candidates selected for certain duty locations may receive an additional 6 weeks of Spanish language training. Living Quarters Allowances (not payable if claiming temporary lodging allowance): Employees receive payment of an annual tax-free quarters allowance for housing while in a Preclearance station.
This allowance is intended to cover the cost of suitable, adequate living quarters for the employee and his/her family, plus the cost of heat, light, fuel, gas, electricity, and water. However, at some duty stations government subsidized housing is provided.
Temporary Lodging Allowance (not payable if claiming living quarters allowance): A temporary lodging allowance is a tax-free quarters allowance that is granted to you for the reasonable cost of temporary quarters, which are incurred by you and your family for a period not to exceed (1) 60 days after first arrival at a new post in a foreign area, or a period ending with the occupation of permanent quarters, if earlier; and (2) 30 days immediately preceding final departure from the post subsequent to the necessary vacating of residence quarters.
Education Allowance: Payment for most actual costs of education for each dependent are determined by the Department of State and are subject to change. For information regarding Preclearance Operations and location specific details, please see the Preclearance SharePoint page. This link provides an overview of Preclearance overseas locations, the benefits of working in Preclearance and the pre-deployment process.
cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722
This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $78581 – $102157/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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