CBP OFFICER (HEADQUARTERS PROGRAMS)

Customs and Border Protection; Bowling Green (VA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, seeks an Administrative CBP Officer Program Manager in Bowling Green, VA. The role leads multiple national programs to enhance anti-terrorism and contraband enforcement within OFO, with a salary range from $147,899 to $192,275 per year.

Responsibilities include directing complex multi-program initiatives, developing OFO-wide policy, preparing briefing materials, and coordinating with field locations and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Direct complex, multi-program initiatives to synchronize anti-terrorism and contraband enforcement.
• Develop OFO-wide operational policy and program directives implementing statutes and DHS guidance.
• Prepare policy issue papers, decision memos, and briefing materials.

Responsibilities

• Direct complex, multi-program initiatives to synchronize anti-terrorism and contraband enforcement across OFO components.
• Develop OFO-wide operational policy and program directives aligning with statutes and DHS guidance.
• Prepare briefing materials and issue papers to influence CBP and DHS decisions.

Job description

• 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, Special Operations Division located in Bowling Green, Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to manage one or more national programs in order to help to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering/exiting the U.S. This position starts at a salary of $147,899.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $192,275.00 (GS-14, Step 10).

Salary above includes Special Rate for Customs and Border Protection Officer positions in the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA locality pay area. While serving in a Program Manager role, your typical duties will include: Directing complex, multi-program initiatives to synchronize anti-terrorism and contraband enforcement efforts across OFO operational components.

Leading the development of OFO wide operational policy and program directives implementing statutes, Executive Orders, DHS and CBP strategic guidance. Preparing policy issue papers, decision memos, and briefing materials that influence CBP and DHS level decisions. Identifying systemic policy or control weaknesses, directing the drafting of new or revised OFO policy, and negotiating implementation commitments with field leadership.

Providing expert direction and guidance to CBP field locations and other law enforcement agencies If going from a LEO Covered Position to a Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO SRC position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for Law Enforcement Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).

For further information on the Secondary CBPO Enhanced Retirement Coverage, please see the Qualifications section If going from a Primary CBPO Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position to a Secondary CBPO SRC Position and you have less than 3 years in a Primary CBPO SRC Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO SRC position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for CBP Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or covered under your applicable non-special retirement system depending upon previous service.

For further information on the Secondary CBPO SRC, please see the Qualifications section.

Requirements & Education

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

Administrative Secondary CBP Officer (CBPO) Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) Requirement: This position meets the definition of secondary administrative CBPO SRC under the laws and regulations defined in 5 U.S.C. 8331 (31), Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and General Provisions for CBPO defined in 5 U.S.C. 8401(36), Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).

The criterion is that knowledge, skill and ability in a position deemed to meet primary CBPO SRC is a mandatory prerequisite to satisfactorily perform the major duties and responsibilities of this job. The conditions for coverage of a secondary position are contained in 5 C.F.R. § 831.1604 for CSRS and 5 C.F.R. § 842.1003 for FERS. As defined in 5 C.F.R.

§ 831.1602 CSRS and 5 CFR 842.1002 FERS, to be eligible for this secondary administrative CBP) SRC position you must have permanently served in a primary CBPO SRC position, e.g. Customs Inspector, GS-1890; Immigration Inspector, GS-1816; Canine Enforcement Officer, GS-1801; or CBP Officer, GS-1895.

CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about

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 $147899 – $192275/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

How many openings are available?

There are 11 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government