Department: Department of Homeland Security
Location(s): Saipan, Mariana Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Somerset County, Maine, Beecher Falls, Vermont, Derby Line, Vermont, Highgate Springs, Vermont, Norton, Vermont, Richford, Vermont, Norfolk, Virginia, Sterling, Virginia, Blaine, Washington, Northport, Washington, Oroville, Washington, Point Roberts, Washington, Seattle, Washington, Sumas, Washington, Mobile, Alabama, Anchorage, Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, Douglas, Arizona, Lukeville, Arizona, Nogales, Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, San Luis, Arizona, Andrade, California, Calexico, California, Long Beach, California, Los Angeles, California, Otay, California, San Francisco, California, San Ysidro, California, Tecate, California, Denver, Colorado, Wilmington, Delaware, Cape Canaveral, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, Key West, Florida, Miami, Florida, Orlando, Florida, Tampa, Florida, West Palm Beach, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, Honolulu, Hawaii, Eastport, Idaho, Porthill, Idaho, Chicago, Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, Louisville, Kentucky, New Orleans, Louisiana, Calais, Maine, Coburn Gore, Maine, Eastport, Maine, Fort Fairfield, Maine, Houlton, Maine, Madawaska, Maine, Van Buren, Maine, Baltimore, Maryland, Boston, Massachusetts, Detroit, Michigan, Port Huron, Michigan, Romulus, Michigan, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Grand Portage, Minnesota, International Falls, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Gulfport, Mississippi, Saint Louis, Missouri, Browning, Montana, Raymond, Montana, Sweet Grass, Montana, Las Vegas, Nevada, Newark, New Jersey, Columbus, New Mexico, Santa Teresa, New Mexico, Alexandria Bay, New York, Buffalo, New York, Champlain, New York, Massena, New York, New York, New York, Queens, New York, Niagara Falls, New York, Rouses Point, New York, Trout River, New York, Charlotte, North Carolina, Dunseith, North Dakota, Pembina, North Dakota, Portal, North Dakota, Cincinnati, Ohio, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Portland, Oregon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Charleston, South Carolina, Memphis, Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, Brownsville, Texas, Dallas, Texas, Dallas, Texas, Del Rio, Texas, Eagle Pass, Texas, El Paso, Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, Hidalgo, Texas, Houston, Texas, Laredo, Texas, Presidio, Texas, Rio Grande City, Texas, Roma, Texas
Salary Range: $40332 - $109952 Per Year
Job Summary: U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America's Borders Discover a challenging and rewarding career with the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders from terrorism, human/drug smuggling, illegal migration, agricultural pests, and enforcing legitimate travel and trade. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to exemplify the core values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more at https://www.cbp.gov/about
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Qualifications: Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. You qualify for the GS-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: A minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, performing duties that required the ability to meet and deal with people and the ability to learn and be able to apply a body of facts; OR Education Substitution: A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. You qualify for the GS-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: A minimum of 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, that includes: Performing physical inspections of persons, documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations. Utilizing observational techniques, evaluating facts, and reviewing documentation while applying Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. Making determinations in compliance with laws and regulations that may lead to arrests, seizure of property, fines, and/or penalties based on findings. The above experience will be applied in connection with the CBPO Individual Occupational Requirement: Performing inspections work at borders, seaports, airports or other ports of entry and/or work involving preliminary screening of persons for entry and immigration status; or compliance/regulatory work. Education Substitution: A conferred bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Submitted transcripts must show the applicant does not have more than 10% pass/fail courses in order to qualify for SAA with GPA. Go to Superior Academic Achievement to see if you qualify under this provision; OR Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level AND successfully completed graduate level education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. More information on the qualifications can be found on our CBP.gov CBP Officer Qualifications Aid If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-9 grade level - Apply Here! National Service Experience: refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Experience as a CBP Explorer may be qualifying if your resume provides sufficient information to credit your experience. To receive full credit for your experience, please be sure to describe your duties, roles and responsibilities in detail. Background Investigation: This position is a sensitive National Security position and, upon selection, applicants will be required to undergo, and must successfully pass, a Tier 5 investigation or equivalent for placement and retention. For more information, please see the Hiring Process Deep Dive Video: The Background Investigation. Uniform/Grooming Standards: While in a duty status, this position requires wearing an officially approved uniform and complying with established grooming standards.
How to Apply: Before you apply, it is critical that you acknowledge each of CBP's Conditions of Employment. We expect our employees to uphold these conditions throughout their tenure with CBP. This video will detail each of our main categories: appearance and health; examinations, investigations, and tests; fitness and the academy. The goal of this video is to provide you with upfront knowledge of CBP's expectations - Hiring Process Deep Dive Video: Conditions of Employment To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a login.gov account or sign in to your existing login.gov account. Your USAJOBS application packet must include a resume and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. See the Required Documents section for additional information. If you are planning to apply using your phone or tablet, see Browser Compatibility. Upload your resume under the "Resume" document type. Any other relevant supporting documents should be uploaded under their appropriate document types as mentioned above. Note that only the most recently uploaded version of your resume will be reviewed. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Applicants may not update any part of their application after initial submission. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The email address posted below is for inquiries only. The vacancy questionnaire includes four short, free-response essay questions. This provides an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. View more information on applying for federal employment. Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Application Deadline: 2025-11-30