CBP Officer (GS 9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks individuals for the GS-9 level to support its mission of securing America's borders. The role involves enforcing import/export laws and conducting investigations to identify and mitigate threats.

The position requires the ability to make rapid, accurate judgments in enforcement scenarios and to undergo the Tier 5 background investigation upon selection.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience or education or a combination.
• Experience detaining suspected violators and enforcing import/export laws.
• Ability to conduct interviews in a law enforcement capacity.
• Background investigation is required for placement.

Responsibilities

• Detaining suspected violators of laws and/or arresting violators using proper law enforcement methods.
• Enforcing laws and regulations related to importing, exporting, and international shipping to/from the United States.
• Using intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify threats and perform risk assessments for violations and threats to national security.
• Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity to gain information from suspected violators.

Job description

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America's Borders

Discover a challenging and rewarding career with the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders from terrorism, human/drug smuggling, illegal migration, agricultural pests, and enforcing legitimate travel and trade. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to exemplify the core values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more at https://www.cbp.gov/about Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

You could qualify for the GS-9 grade level in one of the following ways

experience, education, or a combination of both.

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that includes:

• Detaining suspected violators of Federal, State, or local laws and/or arresting violators using the proper law enforcement methods.
• Enforcing the laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping to and from the United States.
• Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats and perform risk assessments for violations of laws and threats to national security.
• Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity for the purposes of gaining information from suspected violators of laws to determine the appropriate course of action.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the CBPO Individual Occupational Requirement: Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments and decisions with respect to the application of the regulations, instructions, and procedures for importing and exporting merchandise to and from the United States; or enforcement and administration of laws relating to the right of persons to enter, reside in, or depart from the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

More information on the qualifications can be found on our CBP.gov CBP Officer Qualifications Aid

National Service Experience: refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Experience as a CBP Explorer may be qualifying if your resume provides sufficient information to credit your experience. To receive full credit for your experience, please be sure to describe your duties, roles and responsibilities in detail.

Background Investigation: This position is a sensitive National Security position and, upon selection, applicants will be required to undergo, and must successfully pass, a Tier 5 investigation or equivalent for placement and retention. For more information, please see the Hiring Process Deep Dive Video: The Background Investigation.

Uniform/Grooming Standards: While in a duty status, this position requires wearing an officially approved uniform and complying with established grooming standards.