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Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Salary: $102415 – $133142/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-10-27
• Application Deadline: 2026-11-02

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Job Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Public Affairs, Washington D.C. 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

Key Responsibilities

This position starts at a salary of $102,415.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $133,142.00 (GS-12, Step 10) with promotion potential to $158,322 GS-13 Step 10). Typical duties include but not limited to: Managing and coordinating news media and social media coverage for Agency programs and operations, handling sensitive or controversial inquiries while strictly adhering to security, privacy, trade secrets, and FOIA requirements.

Developing and distributing core communication materials, including Public Affairs Guidance, communication plans, media event plans, media advisories, news releases, and official Agency statements to inform the public and specific interest groups. Implementing communication strategies, measures communication performance, and coordinates news mediavisits and events for field offices and headquarters locations.

Providing guidance, assistance, and consultation to field offices and governmental entities on procedures for responding to specific media, public, and stakeholder inquiries, and coordinates interviews with Agency personnel to ensure accurate representation. 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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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 $102415 – $133142/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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