Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Boston Field Office, located in Calais, ME.
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. This position starts at a salary of $109,383.00 GS-13, Step 1 to $142,199.00 GS-13, Step 10.
Salary above includes Special Rate for Customs and Border Protection Officer positions in the Rest of the United States (RUS) locality pay area. In this Supervisory position you will become a key team member of homeland security professionals overseeing one or more functional areas at the port of entry.
Major duties may include: Directing and managing port operations, evaluating mission requirements, and advocating for necessary resources and equipment to achieve operational goals. Interpreting and applying laws and regulations from multiple agencies to determine the admissibility of travelers, cargo, and conveyances, including compliance with international mail and vessel/aircraft arrivals and departures.
Developing and deploying special enforcement operations targeting high-risk areas, with a focus on anti-terrorism and trade security initiatives. Overseeing a medium-sized bargaining unit workforce, ensuring proper application of the collective bargaining agreement, and resolving labor-related issues.
Planning, assigning, and evaluating work performed by subordinate supervisors, addressing performance and training needs, and implementing policies to improve efficiency and quality of operations.
If going from a LEO Covered Position to a Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO SRC 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 Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position to a Secondary CBPO SRC Position and you have less than 3 years in a Primary CBPO SRC Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO SRC 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 SRC, please see the Qualifications section.
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Training: This position has a training requirement. Selectee(s) are required to attend and successfully complete 101-days of paid training at the CBP Field Operations Academy (FOA) in Glynco, GA. Prior to arriving at the FOA, selectee's must complete approximately 7-10 days of pre-academy training.
Upon successful completion of FOA training, selectee's must complete an additional 14-17 weeks of post-academy training the selectee(s) assigned duty station. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment.
Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.
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 $109383 – $142199/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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