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Animal Caretaker

Customs and Border Protection · Posted 2 days ago

On-site Otay, CA $25 – $29.2/hr Apply by Jun 17, 2026 Animal Caretaking ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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About the Role

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, located at: Port of Otay Mesa, CA Port of San Ysidro, CA .

What You'll Do

  • Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your specialized skills that result in the proper care and feeding of Customs and Border Protection owned dogs.
  • This position starts at an hourly rate of $25.01 (WG-06, Step 1) to $29.18 (WG-06, Step 5).
  • In this Animal Caretaker position, you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals tasked with the day-to-day care of Customs and Border Protection owned dogs.
  • Typical work assignments include: Handling the day-to-day care of animals.
  • Working independently, making decisions, showing job responsibility, and exercising initiative.
  • Observing animals for obvious changes of appearance and activity.
  • Understanding and following instructions and exhibiting dexterity and working safely.
  • Using tools and cleaning supplies and working in a safe manner Hourly Rate: The hourly rate listed reflects the range of wage schedules for the locations included within this job announcement.
  • Refer to the Federal Wage (FWS) website for additional wage schedule and hourly rate information for your specific location.

Requirements

  • You must be a U.S.
  • Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.
  • Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.
  • Please review further details via the following link.
  • DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
  • Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
  • Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Unions - NTEU.
  • For local chapter contact information see Chapter Websites - National Treasury Employees Union - NTEU Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: a8454041-575f-418a-a62f-79882849b7b6

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