CBP Agriculture Specialist (Threat Analyst)

Customs and Border Protection

El Paso (TX)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 138,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialist (Threat Analyst) in El Paso, TX, is seeking a seasoned analyst to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the United States. The role emphasizes analyzing agriculture and biological threat information to support targeting, planning, and leadership decisions.

Responsibilities include reviewing manifests and related records, coordinating with partners, and developing analytical products to strengthen homeland

Qualifications

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Responsibilities

Analyzing agriculture and biological threat information to identify high-risk travelers, cargo, conveyances, commodities, and pathways.
Reviewing manifests, permits, certificates, entries, invoices, and related records to assess admissibility, compliance concerns, and inspection needs.
Developing reports, bulletins, charts, and other analytical products to support targeting, operational planning, and leadership decisions.

Job description

CBP Agriculture Specialist (Threat Analyst)

Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Department: Department of Homeland Security

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, El Paso Field Office, El Paso Field Analysis and Intelligence Unit (FAIU), located in El Paso, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

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 that enforce the laws and regulations related to the import and export of agriculture, commodities and baggage entering and/or exiting the United States.

This position starts at a salary of $106,437.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $138,370.00 (GS-13, Step 10). In this CBP Agriculture Specialist (Threat Analyst) position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S.

Typical work assignments include: Analyzing agriculture and biological threat information to identify high-risk travelers, cargo, conveyances, commodities, and pathways. Reviewing manifests, permits, certificates, entries, invoices, and related records to assess admissibility, compliance concerns, and inspection needs. Developing reports, bulletins, charts, and other analytical products to support targeting, operational planning, and leadership decisions.

Handling law enforcement and intelligence information in authorized systems while following security, classification, and need-to-know requirements. Coordinating with port, field office, targeting, intelligence, government, international, and industry partners on agriculture and biological threat matters.

Requirements & Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 - $138370/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.