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CBP Officer (Canine)
Customs and Border Protection · Posted 2 days ago
On-siteChicago, IL$92K – $120KApply by May 29, 2026Customs And Border ProtectionENTJESFJESTJISTJOperationsTransportation
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Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Chicago Field Office, Area Port of Cleveland, OH, UPS Courier Hub, in Louisville, KY, & Area Port of Chicago, Canine Branch, in Chicago, IL.
What You'll Do
- →This is a Reassignment Opportunity Bulletin: You must be currently serving or have previously served as a permanent GS-12 with U.S.
- →Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and are currently serving or have served in the 1895 series within the last five years to qualify under this Bulletin.
- →If you hold or have previously held the GS-1895-13 level or higher and are willing to take a change to lower grade, you will also be considered for this position.
- →Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S.
- →Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by performing law enforcement activities such as inspection, intelligence analysis, examination, and interpretation of laws and regulations.
- →This position starts at a salary of $91,985.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to$119,583.00 (GS-12, Step 10).
- →Duties include: Conducting prearrival targeting and intelligence vetting of persons, conveyances, and merchandise enroute to the United States.
- →Performing inspections/examinations in cargo warehouses and detecting anomalies in conveyances, vehicles, luggage, merchandise using non-intrusive inspection equipment.
- →Using an agency-certified detector canine to survey and inspect persons, merchandise, cargo, and conveyances at and near the port of entry.
- →Conducting daily training of assigned canine and maintaining accountability of various substances used for training.
- →Ensuring all canine safety requirements are met and kennel facilities meet safety, sanitation, and health standards.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess the Ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle.
- ✓A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required.
- ✓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
Job ID: 698721a9-bf4f-43dd-8ef2-b853c110e853
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