Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Chief Counsel, located in Tucson, Arizona. The successful candidate serves as a Special U.S. Attorney (SAUSA), litigating public integrity cases involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees. This position is Temporary and Not to Exceed 2 years with the ability to extend for an additional 2 years.
This position is for a General Attorney (SAUSA - Public Integrity) in the Office of Associate Chief Counsel located in Tucson, AZ. The incumbent of this position will be detailed as a SAUSA to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. The purpose of this appointment will be to maximize the effectiveness of investigations, prosecutions, and litigation with the nexus to integrity, fraud, public, corruption, procurement fraud, and civil rights.
This position starts at a salary of $108,455.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $166,615.00 (GS-14, Step 10). In this position, you will become a key member of the legal team of The Office of Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments include: Supporting the Department of Justice in civil and criminal actions brought in federal court with a nexus to integrity, fraud, public corruption, and civil rights, including initiation and handling of investigations.
Representing the United States, as determined by the Department of Justice, in all stages of litigation, up to and including conducting civil and criminal hearings, trials, and appeals. Developing and delivering legal training to personnel with responsibility for investigations related to CBP personnel or operations.
Supporting, as necessary, investigations led by other investigative entities when CBP is also involved in the investigation and there is a nexus to integrity, fraud, public corruption, and civils rights. Providing legal guidance to U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in matters relating to integrity, fraud, public corruption, procurement fraud, civil rights and review of use of force incidents, or similar matters involving the internal operations of CBP or the conduct of CBP employees. This position is Temporary and Not to Exceed 2 years with the ability to extend for an additional 2 years.
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
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This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $108455 – $166615/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-18.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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