Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, New Orleans Field Office in Area Port Mobile, AL.
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).
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: Leading port operations by assessing mission needs, establishing priorities, and coordinating personnel, equipment, and other resources needed to support OFO operational requirements.
Applying applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures involving the admissibility of travelers, cargo, conveyances, international mail, and the movement of vessels, aircraft, and vehicles. Overseeing passenger, trade, and tactical enforcement activities involving inspection operations, targeting, examinations, anti-smuggling efforts, anti-terrorism priorities, border security, and agriculture enforcement.
Managing work through subordinate supervisors by setting priorities, assigning responsibilities, resolving operational issues, monitoring performance, and supporting employee development. Administering labor-management and workforce responsibilities by applying collective bargaining requirements, addressing grievances or complaints, engaging with union representatives, and promoting fair and consistent supervisory practices.
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.
CBPApplicantContactCenter@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 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-26 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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