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Supervisory Cbp Officer (Field Programs)

Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$142K–$185K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
10/9/2025

Job Description

Summary

Oversee border security programs, policy compliance, and operational integrity, requiring specialized federal law enforcement experience.

## Supervisory CBP Officer (Field Programs) - Secondary SRC

  • *Overview:**
Lead critical border security initiatives within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), focusing on systems analysis, policy development, and operational oversight. This role demands specialized federal law enforcement experience and adherence to specific retirement coverage regulations.

  • *Key Responsibilities:**
  • **Program Analysis & Evaluation:** Conduct systems analysis, statistical sampling, and management reviews to assess program goals, effectiveness, and cost-benefit ratios.
  • **Liaison & Coordination:** Serve as a primary liaison with other federal agencies, DHS, and CBP managers to ensure cohesive operations.
  • **Policy & Compliance:** Champion management accountability and operational integrity, ensuring strict policy compliance for border security initiatives.
  • **Operational Oversight:** Manage and coordinate the identification, targeting, control, and examination processes for passengers and cargo departing the United States.
  • **Policy Development:** Direct a segment of a highly technical Office of Field Operations (OFO) program, contributing to significant CBP and OFO regulatory and policy advancements.
  • *Required Qualifications & Experience:**
  • **Specialized Experience:** Minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to the next lower grade, performing duties directly related to the responsibilities listed above. Volunteer experience is accepted and valued. Your resume must explicitly detail how you meet this requirement.
  • **Prior Federal Service (Mandatory Secondary SRC):**
* Must have permanently served in a primary Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) position (e.g., Customs Inspector, Immigration Inspector, Canine Enforcement Officer, or CBP Officer). * Requires a minimum of three years of service in a primary position, with no break in service when transitioning to a secondary position. * Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities gained from a primary CBPO SRC position are mandatory prerequisites.
  • **Time-in-Grade:** Current federal employees must have completed 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or an equivalent grade band by the specified deadline.
  • *Additional Requirements:**
  • **Background Investigation:** Successful completion of a thorough background investigation is mandatory for this federal law enforcement position.
  • **Polygraph Examination:** This is a polygraph-required position. Non-CBP federal law enforcement employees may need to take and pass a polygraph exam. Polygraph reciprocity or waivers for qualifying veterans may be considered.
  • **Physical/Medical Screening:** Candidates must successfully complete a medical screening process to ensure physical and medical capability for essential job functions.
  • **Residency:** Applicants not currently employed by CBP must have physically resided in the U.S. or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years. Exceptions may apply for U.S. government employment or study abroad.
  • **Probationary Period:** Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
  • **Political Appointee Disclosure:** Disclosure required for current or former political appointees within the last 5 years.


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Company Details

Company Size:65,620+ Employees
Founded:2003
Headquarters:Washington, District of Columbia
Glassdoor Rating:
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United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the largest federal law enforcement agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security. It is the country's primary border control organization, charged with regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, as well as enforcing U.S. regulations, including trade, customs, and immigration.

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