Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Operations Directorate located in Washington, DC.
Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to manage one or more national programs in order to help to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering/exiting the U.S. Apply for this exciting opportunity to direct programs that strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security This position starts at a salary of $125,158.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $162,708.00 (GS-13, Step 10).
Salary above includes Special Rate for Customs and Border Protection Officer positions in the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA locality pay area. Typical duties include: Overseeing headquarters field operations and the enforcement/facilitation examination continuum related to preventing the illegal entry of terrorists and their associates, smuggling, fraud, criminality, contraband, and other enforcement efforts.
Determining areas needing additional emphasis, developing performance measures, evaluating results, making recommendations for program improvement, and managing all assigned resources.
Serving as a subject-matter expert (SME) CBP Officer and principal headquarters liaison to other federal agencies and to DHS and CBP managers, including Directors of Field Operations, Port Directors, International Attachés, trade partners and stakeholders, contractors, business executives, and National Targeting Center watch commanders Interpreting policies originating from Congress, DHS, and CBP senior management, and develop simplified, clear, and concise guidance to disseminate to field leadership.
Reviewing, validating, and approving field targeting rules, inspectional protocols, and enforcement action plans involving counterterrorism, counter-proliferation, narcotics, currency, weapons, and intellectual-property-rights violations, ensuring alignment with the National Targeting Center and National Security Presidential Directives.
Interpret policies originating from Congress, DHS, and CBP senior management, and develop simplified, clear, and concise guidance to disseminate to field leadership.
Providing expert direction and guidance to CBP field locations and other law enforcement agencies If going from a LEO Covered Position to a Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO SRC position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for Law Enforcement Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
For further information on the Secondary CBPO Enhanced Retirement Coverage, please see the Qualifications section If going from a Primary CBPO Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position to a Secondary CBPO SRC Position and you have less than 3 years in a Primary CBPO SRC Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO SRC position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for CBP Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or covered under your applicable non-special retirement system depending upon previous service.
For further information on the Secondary CBPO SRC, please see the Qualifications section.
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Briefings and Taskings Division (BTD) The Briefings and Taskings Division (BTD) ensures Executive Leadership receives decision-ready information through daily briefings and manages an auditable, records-compliant tasking pipeline for the Operations Directorate.
Field Liaison Division (FLD) The Field Liaison Division (FLD) serves as a vital link between headquarters, other government partners, and the field dedicated to providing strategic guidance and operational updates, timely situational awareness, and proactive support to OFO field offices.
Emergency Response Division (ERD) The Emergency Response Division aims to enhance OFO's readiness by focusing on planning and preparedness efforts that ensure the continuity of mission-essential functions, fostering a resilient organization capable of responding to planned events and all-hazard incidents.
Enforcement Operations Division (EOD) The Enforcement Operations Branch was created to enhance the planning and preparation of effective operations across various operational environments. As a specialized division, EOD is dedicated to developing, coordinating, supporting, and monitoring all national-level enforcement operations within OFO.
Use of Force Branch (UOF) The Use of Force Branch, integrated within EOD, provides oversight, guidance, and policy development related to the application of force by personnel in the field to include analyzing use of force incidents, ensuring compliance with legal and policy standards, developing training programs, and advising leadership on operational strategies to minimize risks while maintaining public safety and operational effectiveness.
National Canine Enforcement Programs (NCEP) The National Canine Enforcement Program, integrated within EOD, involves overseeing the strategic direction, management, and operational support of canine teams deployed across the nation with responsibilities to include developing policies and procedures, coordinating training programs, ensuring compliance with national standards, managing resource allocation, and evaluating program effectiveness.
It serves as a central point for advancing innovative practices and maintaining the operational readiness of canine teams nationwide.
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
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CBPApplicantContactCenter@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722
This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $125158 – $162708/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
There are 6 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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