Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, San Diego Field Office, Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Staff located in Otay, CA. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO), within the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures (FPF) Office. The incumbent oversees the comprehensive reviews, evaluations, surveys and other assessments pertaining to the operational functions relating to seized property management.
The incumbent serves as a first-line supervisor, directing administrative and operational functions of the Seized Property program. This position starts at a salary of $121,585.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $158,062.00 (GS-13, Step 10). In this supervisory position you will become a key team member of homeland security professionals overseeing the inventory and safe storage of seized illegal narcotics, prohibited goods and restricted merchandise.
Typical work assignments include: Serves as a first line supervisor, performing and supervising staff of Seized Property Specialists responsible for providing custody, management, and disposition of seized/forfeited property. Overseeing the comprehensive reviews, evaluations, surveys and other assessments pertaining to the operational functions relating to seized property management. Managing the overall operation of the Seized Property program.
Coordinating and directing seized property destruction operations. Directing and verifying special handling requirements are met for hazardous materials, bio-hazardous, and any other property requiring special transportation and/or unique handling. GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table.
Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about
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 6.5 weeks of paid training in Glynco, GA. 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. The incumbent must attend, within 12 months of entering on duty (EOD), the Custody and Management of Seized Property basic training course.
In addition, the incumbent must have successfully completed/passed this training course requirement. There will be no key/alarm/combination lock access into the permanent seizure vault(s) or sign DHS Form 6051S, Custody Receipt for Seized Property and Evidence, until the successful completion of this training course. Leadership Training: All newly appointed first-time CBP Supervisors are required to complete mandatory training.
The training will be scheduled by the Office of Training and Development within the first 90 days of appointment. The duration of the training will include 3 weeks of in-residence training in Harpers Ferry, WV. Note: This training may be waived if previously completed. Firearms Requirement: You will be required to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency.
This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996.
An applicant whose background includes any of the following will be ineligible for consideration: 1) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year; 2) has any outstanding warrants or is a fugitive from justice; 3) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; 4) adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; 5) illegally or unlawfully in the United States; 6) renounced U. S.
citizenship; 7) subject to a court-ordered restraining (protection) order from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner (spouse, former spouse, parent of applicant's child, individual who cohabitates or has cohabitated with the applicant), or child; or 8) convicted under Federal, State, or Tribal Court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an intimate partner or child.
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 $121585 – $158062/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-17.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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