Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Houston Field Office, located in Houston, TX.
Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. This position starts at a salary of $122,749.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $159,575.00 (GS-13, Step 10).
Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by performing law enforcement activities that enforce the laws and regulations related to the import and export of agriculture, commodities and baggage entering and/or exiting the United States. In this first-line supervisory position, you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S.
Typical work assignments include: Managing Local Agriculture Canine Program, while setting and adjusting priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work Responding to and resolving technical and operational questions regarding the functioning of the canine program Planning and carrying out assignments, projects, studies, or investigations intended to explore and resolve major operations or to develop, improve, integrate, or install new procedures Conducting short and medium range planning to meet the training needs of the canine unit Enforcing all requirements pertaining to the safe handling of dogs, and maintains strict supervision over the canine handlers and dogs while conducting training to ensure compliance with safe handling practices
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. 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 and Environmental Conditions: The work environment includes offices, aircraft operation areas, airline passenger and cargo areas, and marine docks. Periods of outdoor work may be required in snow, rain, or extreme heat. Occasional periods of outdoor work may be required in remote areas with no modern comfort facilities. The work may involve the use of toxic chemicals, pesticides and fumigants.
Protective clothing may be required such as hard hats, gloves, goggles, hearing protection, and respirators.
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 $122749 – $159575/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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