Physical Scientist (General)

Customs and Border Protection · Department of Homeland Security

📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $50460 – $80243/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Department: Department of Homeland Security
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $50460 – $80243/yr
Hiring Path: Graduates
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-08-26
Application Deadline: 2026-09-01

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Job Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Operations Support, Office of Laboratories and Scientific Services, located in Guaynabo, PR; Donna, TX; Memphis, TN; Anchorage, AK; Otay, CA; Long Beach, CA; and Newark, NJ. The open period for this job opportunity announcement may be extended to allow for a sufficient applicant pool.

Key Responsibilities

Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity.

Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about This position starts at a salary of $50,460.00 (GS-7, Step 1) to $80,243.00 (GS-9, Step 10) with promotion potential to $116,362 (GS-12 Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table.

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While serving as a Physical Scientist (General), your duties will include: Receiving samples submitted for analyses, reviews background material, performs preliminary examination of the samples; Organizing and writing test reports and briefings, articulating technical findings, interpretations, and conclusions; and Providing general advice to CBP employees on sampling and sample storage procedures.

Requirements & Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Contact

cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50460 – $80243/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Graduates' hiring path.