Cbp Officer (Border Security)

The GS-13 Customs and Border Protection Officer leads and coordinates critical border security enforcement initiatives, leveraging extensive investigative and regulatory expertise to prevent illegal entry and ensure operational integrity.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of program legislation, regulations, and investigative techniques to support legal actions.
• Plan, lead, design, and coordinate enforcement efforts with various federal and multi-task force teams.
• Serve as a liaison to other federal agencies and DHS/CBP managers.
• Develop and deploy innovative strategies to prevent the illegal entry of terrorists and their associates.
• Promote management accountability and operational integrity for border security initiatives.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• **Experience:** One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, performing duties similar to those outlined above. (Must be explicitly detailed on resume).
• **Secondary Retirement Coverage (SRC):** Must have permanently served in a primary CBPO SRC position (e.g., Customs Inspector, Immigration Inspector, Canine Enforcement Officer, or CBP Officer).
• **Time in Grade:** Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
• *Pre-employment Requirements:**
• **Background Investigation:** Undergo a thorough background investigation.
• **Polygraph Examination:** Successfully pass a polygraph exam (waiver/reciprocity possible).
• **Medical Screening:** Pass a comprehensive medical evaluation.
• **Physical Fitness Test:** Successfully pass the Pre-employment Fitness Test.
• **Probationary Period:** May be required for current and former federal employees.
• **Political Appointee Disclosure:** Required for current or recent political appointees.