Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, International Operations and Advisory Directorate (IOAD), International Field Office, Preclearance, located at various Preclearance locations. This announcement will be used until approximately 04/14/2027.
After that time, when the new announcement is posted, you must re-apply to that announcement to continue to receive consideration.
WHERE WILL POSITIONS BE FILLED UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT? Positions filled under this announcement are in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Preclearance Field Office, in various overseas locations. You will be asked to identify your duty location preferences in the on-line application process. In some cases, the duty stations may not have a vacancy during the life of this announcement.
If you are selected for and accept this position, once you enter on duty, you will no longer be referred for other locations under this announcement. This announcement is for a Supervisory CBP Officer (1st Line - POE), GS, 13. We are no longer issuing certificates from the previous announcement OFO-IMP-PC-12877712-BLS that announcement has been discontinued. You must re-apply to this current vacancy 13083111 announcement to continue to receive consideration.
Applicants previously selected need not re-apply for the location they were selected for, but must apply to be considered for other location(s) WHEN IS THIS ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN AND WHAT IS THE LAST DATE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION? We are currently accepting applications from Tag Open Date to Tag Close Date. You must apply on-line by 11:59 p.m. ET, 10/15/2026 to receive consideration under this announcement. Please refer to the "How to Apply" section for further guidance.
You must meet the qualifications and eligibility by to be considered eligible under this announcement. Eligible applicants may be referred and selected at any time after the closing date. However, if selected, you will be promoted/reassigned only after you have met all job requirements such as qualifications and time-in-grade requirements.
Employees who meet the qualifications and other job requirements (as explained in this announcement) by 10/15/2026, are encouraged to apply during the open period. If you do not apply by 10/15/2026 you WILL NOT have an opportunity to apply for this position and will not receive consideration for selection until the next open period. WHERE WILL POSITIONS BE FILLED UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT? Positions filled under this announcement are in the U.S.
Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Preclearance Field Office, in various overseas locations. 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 $93,444.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $121,478.00 (GS-13, Step 10).
Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security functions by developing policies, conducting special studies, and providing technical assistance. Salary above excludes COLA. Please see here for specific COLA Rates. Salary above includes special rate for Customs and Border Protection Officer positions in foreign areas. Typical work assignments include.
Supervising, planning, directing, coordinating, assigning and evaluating all work activities regarding the full range of inspection, intelligence analysis, examination, and law enforcement activities relating to the arrival and departure of persons, conveyances, and merchandise at Ports of Entry. Interpreting the laws and regulations of a broad range of Federal, state, and local agencies relating to the admissibility of people, cargo, and conveyances.
Identifying potential terrorists and instruments of terror and performing layered enforcement activities relative to counter-terrorism. Preventing the entry of terrorists and instruments of terror, harmful pests and diseases, illegal drugs and contraband, and all illegal aliens and importations/exportations contrary to law and trade agreements from entering/exiting the United States.
Evaluating employees' performance and conduct; resolving disciplinary actions; maintaining operating budgets; and promoting affirmative action goals. Geographic Location: You may select up to two (2) locations where you would be willing to work. Note: Candidates that apply to this location will be considered as Supervisory CBP Officer 1st Line positions become available over the next two (2) years.
Upon selection of an applicant, and if no entrance on duty date (EOD) has been set within 2 years, the tentative offer would expire (the 2-year period will begin after the completion of all requirements for the overseas assignment) and candidates would need to apply again for consideration.
Tentative offer of employment is based on a projection of hiring needs, the existence of a vacant and funded position, the absence of any hiring restrictions, and any other controlling factors.
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Home Leave: In addition to annual leave, you will earn five, ten, or fifteen days home leave on each two year assignment depending on your foreign post assignment and the post differential rate. This leave is granted to you when you have your Preclearance assignment extended for another tour and is to be used between tours.
The Government pays your per diem and transportation expenses from your post of duty in a Preclearance station to your former official residence in the United States. In addition, it also pays for the transportation expenses of your dependents who accompany you on home leave to your residence in the United States. You must be admissible to the country you are selected for before a final offer is issued.
Employees must select the locations of interest and review the admissibility requirements of those countries. You must certify that if accompanied, your family members, are admissible to enter and temporarily reside in the country. Follow this link to the admissibility requirements of each country. You should review the below concerning inadmissibility: If you are not admissible to a specific country, your applications for that location will not be considered further.
If your fail to certify that you have reviewed the admissibility requirements of the country you are applying for, your application will not be considered further. If you certify that you are admissible, and the Agency later learns that you were inadmissible, your application will not be considered further, and the Agency may pursue other appropriate action, as necessary.
If you are selected and report to the country, and the Agency later learns that you were inadmissible, the Agency may curtail the assignment, and require you to return to your permanent position in the United States. The Agency may pursue other appropriate action, as necessary.
Any additional questions for applicants on Preclearance can be sent to: IOADStaffing@cbp.dhs.gov If you are not a current GS-1895, and you are selected, you will have to meet the following medical/physical standards: Physical/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 Fitness Test: You will be required to successfully pass the Pre-employment Fitness Test.
Please view both Hiring Process Deep Dive Video: The Fitness Test and Pre-Employment Fitness Test Physical Readiness Program, a 6-week program designed to assist you in achieving a level of physical fitness that will help you successfully pass the CBP fitness test. Basic Training: You may be required to attend approximately 18 weeks of training at the CBP Academy at FLETC.
Candidates selected for certain duty locations may receive an additional 6 weeks of Spanish language training. 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 Living Quarters Allowances (not payable if claiming temporary lodging allowance): Employees receive payment of an annual tax-free quarters allowance for housing while in a Preclearance station. This allowance is intended to cover the cost of suitable, adequate living quarters for the employee and his/her family, plus the cost of heat, light, fuel, gas, electricity, and water. However, at some duty stations government subsidized housing is provided.
Temporary Lodging Allowance (not payable if claiming living quarters allowance): A temporary lodging allowance is a tax-free quarters allowance that is granted to you for the reasonable cost of temporary quarters, which are incurred by you and your family for a period not to exceed (1) 60 days after first arrival at a new post in a foreign area, or a period ending with the occupation of permanent quarters, if earlier; and (2) 30 days immediately preceding final departure from the post subsequent to the necessary vacating of residence quarters.
Education Allowance: Payment for most actual costs of education for each dependent are determined by the Department of State and are subject to change. For information regarding Preclearance Operations and location specific details, please see the Preclearance SharePoint page. This link provides an overview of Preclearance overseas locations, the benefits of working in Preclearance and the pre-deployment process.
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This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $93444 – $121478/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-15.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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