Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, International Operations and Advisory Directorate (IOAD), International Field Office, Preclearance located in Toronto, Canada. Deploy Abroad with IOAD: What to Know Before You Apply
Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to manage one or more national programs in order to help to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering/exiting the U.S. Apply for this exciting opportunity to direct programs that strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security. Salary above excludes COLA. Please see here for specific COLA Rates.
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. 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 Federal, state, and local agencies relating to the admissibility of people, cargo, and conveyances.
-Assigning or accomplishing assignments, projects, studies, or investigations intended to explore and resolving major operational and law enforcement problems, developing, improving, or installing new procedures.
-Supervising secondary inspections and examinations of persons and merchandise to include interviews, document reviews, additional law enforcement systems research, communication with other law enforcement agencies, observational techniques, heightened physical inspections, and the use of technology. Note: Candidates that apply to this location will be considered as Supervisory CBP Officer ( 2nd 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.
If going from a LEO Covered Position to a Secondary CBPO Enhanced Retirement Covered Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO Enhanced Retirement covered position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for Law Enforcement Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
For further information on the Secondary CBPO Enhanced Retirement Coverage, please see the Qualifications section.
If going from a Primary CBPO Enhanced Covered Position to a Secondary CBPO Enhanced Retirement Covered Position and you have less than 3 years in a Primary CBPO Enhanced Covered Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO Enhanced Retirement covered position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for CBP Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or covered under your applicable non-special retirement system depending upon previous service.
For further information on the Secondary CBPO Enhanced Retirement Coverage, please see the Responsibilities for Preclearance Employees Who Are Stationed in Canada with Privately Owned Vehicles: In accordance with 3 FAM 4124, All U.S.
direct-hire Americans under Chief of Mission authority must obtain appropriate provincial vehicle registration, provincial license plates, provincial driver's licenses, and local insurance if they or their family members operate a privately-owned vehicle. Tour of Duty: The employee will serve a two (2) year initial tour, with an opportunity for the Employee to apply for two (2), two (2) year extensions.
As an exception to this general rule, tour duration is subject to the host country and the Department of State. At the end of the reassignment, you will be returned to a position at the same level as this Preclearance position. At the discretion of management, the assignment may be extended for additional periods, up to a maximum of six years. You may be returned at any time to your former position or to a different position of equivalent grade as this Preclearance position.
Employees who have not served 2 years at a domestic duty station, subsequent to their initial overseas tour of duty, should not be considered for a second tour of duty in any foreign assignment.
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. NOTICE: THE TWO YEAR RETURN SERVICE PERIOD REQUIREMENT IS WAIVED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. Applicants who have NOT completed the required 2 year return service period after an overseas tour will be considered. Probationary Period: Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
Return Rights: No more than one hundred and fifty (150) calendar days before the end of tour, but not less than ninety (90) calendar days prior to the end of the initial tour, as well as the conclusion of any extensions, employees are expected to formally request, through a fully completed Notice of Intent (NOI), express intent to return to the United States.
Please refer to Article 40 Section 6 of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for additional information with regards to Extension Request and Return Procedures. Annual Leave Accumulation: Employees assigned to Preclearance ports may carry over 360 hours of annual leave to the next leave year (as opposed to 240 hours).
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.
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.
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 $93444 – $121478/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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