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CBP OFFICER (CONTAINER SECURITY-TEAM LEAD)
Customs and Border Protection · Posted 13 days ago
On-site Kelang $93K – $121K Apply by Sep 9, 2026 Customs And Border Protection ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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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, International Operations and Advisory Directorate (IOAD), International Field Office, Container Security Initiative Division, located in Kelang, Malaysia.
What You'll Do
- →It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible in order to receive consideration as this announcement will close on 09/09/2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- →ET or on the day we receive 125 applicants (whichever comes first.) Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to manage one or more national programs in order to help to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering/exiting the U.S.
- →Apply for this exciting opportunity to direct programs that strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security.
- →This position starts at a salary of $93,444.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $121,478.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $121,478.00 GS-13Step 10).
- →Salary above excludes COLA.
- →Please see here for specific COLA Rates.
- →In this GS-13 position you will become a key member of a team of homeland security professionals responsible for detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S.
- →Typical work assignments include: Reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing carriers` and exporters` records, manifests, licenses, and similar documents to determine risk levels and threats to national security and to ensure compliance with import/export laws and regulations.
- →Identifying, planning and coordinating necessary actions, providing assignments to team members as appropriate, writing or coordinating reports, and determining the depth of examination requested of host Customs to perform.
- →Conducting physical inspections at ports abroad using a wide range of technical devices and machines and utilizing information obtained from the Automated Manifest System, the Automated Targeting System and other databases to assess the risk of containerized shipments.
- →Analyzing information and prepares clear, concise written reports to CBP management.
- →Planning and carrying out special assignments, studies or investigations, resolving major or complex problems in operations; and developing or implementing improved or new procedures.
- →Conduct Responsibilities on Overseas Assignment: Employee will be subject to the laws of the United States while posted overseas to include those specifically applicable to Federal employees including the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees in the Executive Branch and the DHS Ethics/Standards of Conduct.
- →While posted overseas, the employee will conduct themselves in a manner that reflects honorably on the United States of America and which is consistent with any applicable diplomatic agreements between the United States and the host country.
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.
- ✓Financial Disclosure is required.
- ✓Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
- ✓NOTICE: THE TWO YEAR RETURN SERVICE PERIOD REQUIREMENT IS WAIVED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.
- ✓Applicants who have NOT completed the required 2-year return service period after an overseas tour will be considered.
- ✓Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
- ✓Foreign Transfer Allowance - The foreign transfer allowance is divided into two separate allowances.
- ✓These allowances are payable as follows: A.
- ✓Miscellaneous Expense Allowance - This allowance is intended to assist you with certain extraordinary costs in connection with establishing residence quarters at the foreign post.
- ✓An amount of $650 for a single employee and $1300 for an employee with family may be granted without any receipt or itemizing required.
Benefits
- ★Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Coverage: This is a secondary position subject to mandatory retirement under the special retirement provisions for Customs and Border Protection Officers (5 CFR 842.1003; 5 USC 8425(b), 5 USC 8335(b); and 5 USC 8412(d).
- ★For more information on required years of service and retirement age, click on this link If you have questions regarding your retirement coverage provisions, please contact the CBP Retirement Operations Center at (202) 863-6180.
- ★The customs and border protection officer mandatory separation provisions of 5 USC 8425 do not apply to an individual first appointed as a customs and border protection officer before July 6, 2008.
- ★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
Personality Fit
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