Biological Threat Ops Specialist – Agriculture

Customs and Border Protection; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection in Long Beach, CA seeks an Agriculture Specialist (Biological Threat Operations Specialist) to inspect agricultural products and enforce federal laws, ensuring safe trade and travel.

The role involves collecting data on agriculture and bioterrorism, preparing security reports, and coordinating tactical operations with federal, state, and local agencies. A Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources, chemistry, animal science, plant science, pest management, or related disciplines.
• Alternatively, 24 semester hours in qualifying field plus qualifying experience or additional education.
• Must meet CBP Basic Requirement and be eligible for the 0401 series reassignment as described.

Responsibilities

• Inspect agricultural products to protect the U.S. homeland and enforce federal laws.
• Collect and evaluate raw data on agriculture and biological terrorism.
• Prepare reports identifying tactical intelligence on bioterrorism trends or activities.
• Coordinate operations with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field

Combination of education and experience as described (at least 24 semester hours in qualifying field)

Job description

Customs and Border Protection in Long Beach, CA seeks an Agriculture Specialist (Biological Threat Operations Specialist) to inspect agricultural products and enforce federal laws, ensuring safe trade and travel.

The role involves collecting data on agriculture and bioterrorism, preparing security reports, and coordinating tactical operations with federal, state, and local agencies. A Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required.