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CBP OFFICER (NTC)
Customs and Border Protection · Posted 46 days ago
On-site Sterling, VA $105K – $137K Apply by Aug 6, 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, National Targeting Center - Counter Threat Division, Sterling, VA.
What You'll Do
- →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 $105,251.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to$136,830.00 (GS-12, Step 10) with promotion potential to $136830.00 GS-12Step 10).
- →In accordance with CBP Directive No. 1335-018, U.S.
- →Customs and Border Protection Rotation Program and to meet agency needs, this position will be filled on a temporary basis not-to-exceed (NTE) three years, with possible extensions for an additional two years, (in one year increments) for a maximum of 5 years.
- →You may be returned, at any time, to the position you held prior to this temporary promotion, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay, and the return is not subject to the procedures found in 5 C.F.R. §§ 351, 432, 752, and 771.
- →If you are currently at the grade level of the position announced, this action will result in a reassignment, and you may be returned at any time to a same or similar position held prior to this temporary assignment.
- →If you currently hold a grade level higher than the grade being announced, this action will result in a change to lower grade, and you may be returned at any time to the position held prior to this temporary assignment or to the same or similar position at the lower grade level.
- →At management's discretion, you may be permanently placed to this position without further competition.
- →Typical work assignments include: Utilizing law enforcement databases, intelligence systems, and open-source information, the incumbent research high-risk individuals, shipments, and conveyances, including known or potential terrorists, criminals, and smuggling tactics, to identify threats to national security, economic, and agricultural interests.
- →Facilitating effective inspection, intelligence analysis, and law enforcement by planning, organizing, collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data to prepare critical reports.
- →Researching and compiling relevant intelligence on trends and patterns, developing and disseminating actionable intelligence products to inform management and front-line personnel for critical admissibility and enforcement decisions.
- →Facilitating the implementation of policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks, supporting the deployment of advanced technology solutions to enhance operational effectiveness.
- →If going from a LEO Covered Position to a Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO SRC position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for Law Enforcement Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
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 position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
- ✓Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
- ✓Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP.
- ✓Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
- ✓If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S.
- ✓Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government
Personality Fit
Job ID: 73f24fd4-7a82-45a8-b255-23db57531ccc
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