Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Detroit Sector, Mission Readiness Operations. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
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 This position is responsible for writing, editing, and composing documents to include but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures, speeches, operational documents, official correspondence and statement on Agency activities. This position starts at a salary of $98,729.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $128,350.00 (GS-12, Step 10) .
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. The Writer-Editor writes and edits reports, new articles or other publications designed to report on the work of Border Patrol.
Duties and responsibilities include: Writing: preparing written responses to congressional inquires on complex issues related to the mission, policies, programs and Border Patrol initiatives; developing strategic communication messages based on leadership guidance and ensuring existing messages are incorporated into appropriate medium and product development.
Editing: assisting staff in preparing clear, accurate and concisely written documents; examining the content of documents and organizing the material structurally; coordinating proposed changes in approach, emphasis, or presentation directly to produce changes in approach.
Researching: gathering, developing, and check the accuracy of information from a wide range of sources; analyzing and selecting pertinent information and determining the most logical and effective use of the information.
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
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 $98729 – $128350/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-15 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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