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CBP Officer (NTC)

Customs and Border Protection · Posted 70 days ago

On-site Sterling, VA $125K – $163K Apply by Jan 4, 2027 Customs And Border Protection 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, National Targeting Center located in Sterling, VA. This Open Continuous Job Announcement is used in building a pool of qualified applicants. Applications will be reviewed throughout the duration of announcement up to the closing date.

What You'll Do

  • 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 $125,158.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to$162,708.00 (GS-13, Step 10).
  • Typical work assignments include: Managing and ensuring the performance of the inspection, intelligence analysis, and law enforcement activities relating to arrival and departure of persons, conveyances, and merchandise at Ports of Entry (POE).
  • Managing and coordinating the identification of potential terrorists and instruments of terror.
  • Performing layered enforcement activities (preprimary/risk assessment, primary and secondary inspection, outbound, registration, exit controls, and post disposition).
  • Applying a comprehensive knowledge of program related legislation and regulations and knowledge of inspection and investigative techniques.
  • Developing, planning, and participating in tactical operations.
  • 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).
  • For further information on the Secondary CBPO SRC, please see the Qualifications section.

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. governmen

Personality Fit

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Job ID: a837d32f-5f95-41c3-9515-2e5c8c1c6ec6

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